Siemens TYPE VBII Series, Type 1, Type 3R, Type 4/4X, Type 9 Application Manual

VBII Selection and Application Guide

Type VBII

safety

You Asked for It. Siemens Listened.

Contents

Features 4-5

Enclosure Ratings and Types 6-10

Plug Fuse Type 11

General Duty Switches
Features 12

General Duty Types 13

Heavy Duty Switches
Features 14-15

Heavy Duty Switch Types 16-18

Special Application/
Interlocked Receptacle Switches 19-21

Accessories 22-24

Hub and Lug Data 25-26

Dimensions Special Application
Safety switches 27

Double Throw Switches 28-29

Detailed Dimension Drawings 30-47

Replacement Parts 48

Siemens asked contractors for everything they wanted in an enclosed safety switch.
Their input helped create the toughest, most reliable, most hassle-free enclosed
safety switch in the business—the Siemens Type VBII Safety Switch. It’s a switch
that’s right for any commercial, industrial or special use application. The Siemens
Safety Switch line offers a list of important features that gives contractors
a competitive edge:

• Highly visible, easy-to-grip red handle

• Visible blade construction

• Door that opens greater than 180º

• Quick-make, quick-break mechanism

• 200% optional neutrals (100-600 Amps)

• All copper current-carrying parts on heavy duty switches (except lugs)

• Positive two- and three-point mounting

Ratings

• 30-1200 amps

• 240 and 600 volts AC

• 250 and 600 volts DC

• 100 AlC for general duty switches

• 200 AlC for heavy duty switches

• Design E horsepower rated

• Suitable for use as service equipment

• Provisions for UL Class T, R, J, L and H fuses

• 12X overload rating that exceeds industrystandard of 10X

Fuse Application & Selection 49

Fuse Application & Dimensions 50-51

Ratings & Test Requirements 52-53

Suggested Specifications 54-55

Catalog Numbering System 56

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One Tough Switch: Siemens Type VBII Safety Switch

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in operation

Siemens now offers a complete line
of enclosed switches featuring
unique and innovative designs that

are unparalleled in the industry.

General and Heavy Duty Switches
Feature a Time-Proven Design

Like the time-proven Vacu-Break design,
the Siemens VBII double-break switch­ing action breaks the arc in two places.
This reduces heat generation and
increases switching speed by doubling
the breaking distance. The result is
enhanced performance and increased
longevity. We also provide the most
visible blade design available today.
Unlike conventional knife blade switch­es, the blades are self-aligning to
ensure positive contact. In addition,
they have no wear and friction point
since the “electrical hinge” has been
eliminated. The result is a very fast,
positive and reliable switching action
for even the most severe applications.

One Tough Switch:
More Rugged and Durable
in Demanding Applications

Siemens engineers tackled the
problem of designing a switch that
would stand up under the most
demanding industrial conditions,
such as those in steel mills and mining
operations. These environments
require a switch that must work
reliably and safely in the midst of
falling liquids, airborne fibers, dust,
metal particles, coolants and other
contaminants.

Tested and Retested

All Siemens safety switches have been
tested not only to meet but to exceed
all UL requirements. These tests
include those for general purpose
enclosed switches and those designed
for more specialized purposes where
applicable. The result is a rugged,
reliable design that will provide
superior performance in a wide
variety of applications.

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General and Heavy Duty Features

Siemens Type VBII Safety Switch

Application
General Duty Switches

General Duty Switches are intended for
applications where reliable performance
and continuity of service are needed,
but where duty requirements are not
severe and usual service conditions
prevail. These switches are intended for
use primarily with supply circuits rated
240V AC or less where the available
fault current is less than 100,000A
when used with Class R or T fuses
or 10,000A max. when used with
Class H fuses.

Application
Heavy Duty Switches

Heavy Duty Switches are intended for
use in applications where:

1. Rugged construction, reliable
performance, continuity of service and
ease of maintenance are emphasized

2. Available fault currents higher than
10,000A are likely to be encountered,
such as in manufacturing plants, mass
production industries and commercial,
institutional and other large buildings
served by network systems or
transformers of higher capacities

3. System voltage is 600V AC or DC
max

4. A Type 12 or 4 / 4X enclosure is
required

Short-circuit Withstand Ratings
General Duty Switches

Suitable for use on systems capable of
delivering not more than 100,000 RMS
symmetrical amperes of fault current
when Class R fuses are installed. Also
rated 100,000 AC max. in 200-600A
ratings with Class J and T fuses.

Short Circuit Withstand Ratings
Heavy Duty Switches

Suitable for use on systems capable of
delivering not more than 200,000

➀

RMS

symmetrical amperes of fault
current when Class J or R fuses are
installed except the 800 and 1200A
switches, which are suitable for use on
circuits capable of delivering not more
than 200,000 RMS symmetrical
amperes of fault current when
Class L fuses are installed. 100-1200A
switches with Class T fuses and field
adapter kit are also 200,000 RMS
symmetrical rated.

Fuses

General Duty Switches
Fusible switches will accept
the following UL class fuses:
Class H
Class K
Class R—Class R fuse clip rejecter kits
are required.
Class T—200-600A switches (200A
switches require field adapter kit)

Heavy Duty Switches

Fusible switches will accept
the following UL class fuses:
Class H
Class K
Class R—Class R fuse clip
rejecter kits are required
Class J—240 and 600V switches 600V
switches are field convertible
Class L—800 and 1200A switches only
Class T—100-1200A switches (100 and
200A switches require an adapter kit)

Cover Interlocks
General Duty Switches

Defeatable-cover interlocks on Type 1
switches and 60-600A Type 3R switches
prevent the switch door from being
opened when in the ON position.

Heavy Duty Switches

Defeatable dual cover interlocks are
standard on all heavy duty switches.
Prevents cover from being opened
when switch is in the ON position and
prevents switch from being turned ON
when door is opened.

Padlocks

General & Heavy Duty Switches
Padlockable cover latch and multiple
padlock provisions on handle.

NEMA Specifications

Meets NEMA standard KS-1-1990 for
type GD and HD switches.

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➀ 100,000 RMS for 60 A compact non-fusible switches.

Underwriters’ Laboratories Inc.

Listed by UL under file #E4776 as
enclosed switches and also suitable for
use as service equipment except on
1200A switches on Y systems of more
than 150V to ground.

Meets UL98 standard for enclosed
switches and enclosures

Type 1 switches—general purpose enclo­sures (Type 1)
Type 3R switches—rainproof enclosures
(Type 3R)
Type 4/4X switches—special purpose
enclosures (Type 4/4X)
Type 12 switches—special
purpose enclosures (Type 12).

Groundable Neutrals

General & Heavy Duty Switches
Switches designed for use on systems
requiring neutrals to have groundable
neutral blocks.

Feature Comparison

General Heavy Double

Duty Duty Throw Features / Ratings

✓✓✓30-600 Amps

✓✓800 and 1200 Amps

✓✓✓240 Volts AC

✓✓600 Volts AC

✓✓✓250 Volts DC

✓ 600 Volts DC

✓✓✓Double-break visible blade

design (30-200A)

✓✓✓
✓✓✓Highly visible ON/OFF handle indication

✓ Handle design for hook stick operation
✓✓✓Padlockable cover latch
✓✓✓Padlockable handle

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✓

✓ Single voidable cover interlock

✓✓Dual voidable cover interlock
✓✓✓Type 1 enclosure
✓✓✓Type 3R enclosure

✓✓Type 12 enclosure

✓✓Type 4/4X enclosure
✓✓✓

✓✓✓Lugs suitable for copper or aluminum

✓✓✓CU/AL wire lugs that meet

✓✓Suitable for field-convertible

➅ ✓✓All plated copper current carrying parts

✓✓✓Spring reinforced Fuse Clips

✓✓Clear pivoting line terminal shield
✓✓✓Replacement parts

✓ Field addable 200% neutral

➆

✓

➆

✓

✓

✓✓➀Provisions for UL Class J and L fuses

✓✓Metal nameplate

✓✓Aux. switch kit

➃ Type 4X with stainless steel interior parts

➄

✓

✓ Rolled flange enclosure design (30-200A)

✓ UL approved HP ratings for

✓ high efficiency motors

✓✓Isolated ground kits

Quick-make, quick-break switching action

Generous wiring gutters that meet UL and
NEC wire-bending space requirements

at 60˚C or 75˚C

UL 486B requirements

compression connectors

(except lugs)

(except 30A general duty)

➀

Provisions for UL Class T, R and H fuses

➀ 400 & 600A fusible, double-throw switches accept only Class J or T fuses.
➁ 30A general duty switches have fuse clips constructed of spring type copper.
➂ Not supplied on 30A outdoor & plug fuse switches.
➃ 30-200A Type VBII in stainless steel enclosures.
➄ 60-200A
➅ 200A general duty switches have aluminum neutral assemblies.
➆ 100-600A GD and 100-1200A HD switches will accept Class T fuses

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Type 1 Enclosure

Siemens Type VBII Safety Switch

Type 1 enclosures are intended for

indoor use primarily to provide
protection against contact with the
enclosed equipment in locations where
unusual service conditions do not exist.

Features

• Tangential knockouts in all
box surfaces (30-600A HD &
60-600 GD)

• Two- and three-point mounting
with top keyhole

• Formed flange enclosure edges

• 180º plus side opening door

• Drawn cover design
for increased durability and
resistance to damage (30-600A)

• Rugged metal handle with a red
insulating grip

• Front operable cover interlock
release with positive rotating
release action (30-1200A
heavy duty and 60-600A
general duty)

• Metal nameplates on all heavy
duty switches

• 30 & 60A Heavy Duty & 60A

General Duty switches have

tangential knockouts which

are UL approved for bonding

conduits for non-service

entrance conductors.

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Type 3R Enclosure

Type 3R enclosures are intended

for outdoor use primarily to provide a
degree of protection against falling rain
and sleet, and must remain undamaged
by the formation of ice on the
enclosure. They are not intended to
provide protection against conditions
such as dust, internal condensation
or internal icing.

Features

• Tangential knockouts in all
box surfaces below lowest
live parts (30-600A)

• Two- and three-point mounting
with top keyhole

• Formed flange enclosure edges

• 180º plus side opening door

• Double overlap enclosure door
top to provide superior
protection against entry of rain

• Type HA hub provision
30A general duty

• Type HS hub provision
(30-200A switches)

• Galvanized steel construction

• Drawn cover design for
increased durability and resistance
to damage (30-200A)

• Rugged metal handle with a red
insulating grip

• Front operable cover interlock
release with positive rotating
release action (30-1200A
heavy duty and 60-600A
general duty)

• Metal nameplates on all heavy

duty switches

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Type 4/4X Enclosure

Siemens Type VBII
Safety Switch

Type 4/4X enclosures are intended for

indoor or outdoor use primarily
to provide a degree of protection against
windblown dust, rain, splashing water
and hose-directed water. They are not
intended to provide protection against
conditions such as internal condensation
or internal icing. Also meets 4X definition
by providing a high degree of protection
against corrosion.

Features (Standard 4X)

• Ground lugs installed as standard

• External mounting feet with
two-, three- and four-point
mounting

• Formed front gasket flange with
continuously welded seams

• Heavy duty front opening
low-profile stainless

steel latches

• Stainless steel enclosure

• Stainless steel interior parts on
30-200A switches

• Formed out enclosure flanges
that prevent liquid entry when
door is open

• Rugged hinge design

• 180º-plus opening door

• Rugged metal handle with a red
insulating grip

• Front operable cover interlock
release with positive rotating
release action (30-1200A
heavy duty)

• Stainless steel nameplate

Features (Non-Metallic 4X)

• External mounting

• Ground lug installed as standard

• Fiberglass reinforced polyester
enclosure

• No external metal parts

• Removable door for easy wiring

• Front operable cover interlock
release with positive rotating
release action

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Type 3R / 12 Enclosure

Type 3R / 3S enclosures are

intended to provide a degree of
protection against windblown dust,
and to allow operation when ice-laden.
They are not intended to provide
protection against conditions such as
condensation or internal icing.

Type 12 enclosures are intended for
indoor use primarily to provide a
degree of protection against dust,
falling dirt and dripping water. They are
not intended to provide protection
against conditions such as internal
Command.

Features

• External mounting feet with
two, three and four-point
mounting

• Formed front gasket flange

• Unique heavy duty front
opening low-profile latches

• Galvanized steel enclosure

• Formed out enclosure flanges
that provide an added degree
of protection against entry
of dust

• Rugged hinge design

• 180º-plus opening door

• 3R / 3S / 12 rating as standard
allows outdoor use

• Rugged metal handle with
a red insulating grip

• Front operable cover interlock
release with positive rotating
release action (30-1200A
heavy duty)

• Metal nameplates on
Type 3S / 12 enclosures

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Type 7 and 9 Enclosure

Siemens Type VBII Safety Switch

Type 7 enclosures are intended
for indoor use in locations classified as
Class I, Groups A, B, C or D as defined in
the National Electrical Code.

Type 9 enclosures are intended for
indoor use in locations classified as
Class II, Groups E, F or G as defined in
the National Electrical Code.

Features

• Molded case switch
available in 30-600A ratings

• Cast aluminum enclosure

• External door clamps

• External mounting feet

• Metal nameplate

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General Duty Switches

Plug Fuse and Special Application Types

Features ƒ

• Compact size

• Visible blade, double-break
switching action

• Quick-make, quick-break
operating mechanism

• Highly visible ON/OFF indicators

• Padlock-off handle feature

• Door padlock provision

• Bondable neutral (where indicated)

• Lugs suitable for copper or
aluminum wire

• 30A cartridge fuse switches rated
100,000 AC with Class R fuses

Indoor-Type 1 Outdoor-Type 3R Horsepower Ratings ➅

Ampere Catalog Ship. Dwg. Catalog Ship. Dwg. 1-Phase, 2-Wire

Rating Number Wgt.*

➀

Fig. Number Wgt.*

➀

Fig.

Std. Max

120/240 Volt Fusible (Plug Fuse Type) 10,000 AIC Max

1-Pole and Solid Neutral 120 Volt - 1-Phase, 2-Wire

30 LF111N 31 1 LF111NR 35 12 1/2 2

2-Pole and No Neutral 120/240V - 1-Phase, 2-Wire

30 — — — Use 2-Pole and Solid Neutral

2-Pole and Solid Neutral 120/240V - 1-Phase, 3-Wire

30 LF211N 37 1 LF211NR 35 12 1 1/2 3

240 Volt Non-Fusible (Special Application)

2-Pole 240 Volt - 1- or 2-Pole - No Fuse 240 Volt - 1 Phase, 2 Wire

60 — — — LNF222R

➁

35 12

➁

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Selection Information - Fused/Non-Fused Pullouts ➁

Ampere Number Number Number Catalog Shipping Dimensions (Inches)

Rating of Poles of Blades of Fuses Number Weight* Height Width Depth

Fused Pullout - 1-Phase, 2-Wire

30 ➆ 2 2 2 WF2030 21 ➇ 9 1/8
60

➃

2 2 2 WF2060 5 9 1/8 5 5/32 3 7/16

Non-Fused Pullout - 1-Phase, 2-Wire

60 2 2 — WN2060 15 ➇7 3/8 5 5/32 3 7/16

➂

10,000 AIC Max

➃

5 5/32 3 7/16

240 Volts AC

240 Volts AC

* In pounds (lbs).

➀ Package of 10.
➁ No hub provision with this switch.
➂ Fuses - not included.
➃ Max. horsepower rating - 10.
➄ Features apply to 30A General Duty

and Plug Fuse Type Switches.

➅ Dual horsepower ratings:

Std.- applies when non-time delay
fuses are installed.
Max.- applies when time-delay fuses
are installed.

➆ Max. horsepower rating – 3
➇ Package of 6

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General Duty Switches-Features (60-600A)

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9

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6

10

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8

4

1. Cover interlock

2. Tangential knockouts through
600A for easy conduit lineup

3. Quick-make, quick-break operat­ing mechanism that ensures
positive operation

4. Provisions for T, R, J, H and
K class fuses (T & J 200-600A)

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5. Generous wiring gutters that
meet or exceed NEC wire­bending space requirements

6. Visible blade, double-break
switch action

7. Positive two- or three-point
mounting

8. Highly visible red handle grip

9. Informative door labeling
which includes replacement
parts list

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10. Handle and cover
padlocking provisions

11. Side-hinged door that opens

180 degrees for easier wiring

12. A unique enclosure design that

adds rigidity and strength. Its
rolled edge prevents cuts and
scrapes to conductors and to
installers’ hands

General Duty Switches

Indoor - Type 1 Outdoor - Type 3R

Ampere Catalog Ship. Dwg. Catalog Ship. Dwg.

System Rating Number Wgt.* Fig Number Wgt.* Fig.

Horsepower Ratings ➀

240 Volt AC

1-Phase, 2-Wire 2-Phase, 4-Wire 3-Phase, 3-Wire

Std. Max. Std. Max. Std. Max. Std.

250

Volt

DC

240 Volt Fusible

2-Pole, 2-Fuse and Solid Neutral ➁ 240 Volt AC / 250 Volt DC

30 GF221N 35 (10) 1 GF221NR 35 (10) 12 1 1/2 3 — — 3 7 1/2 5

60 GF222N 12 4 GF222NR 13 15 3 10 — — 7 1/2 15 10
100 GF223N 20 6 GF223NR 21 17 7 1/2 15 — — 15 30 20
200 GF224N 43 7 GF224NR 44 18 15 — — — 25 60 40
400 GF225NH➂128 9 GF225NRH➂130 20 15 –– –– –– 50 125 50
400 GF225N 160 9 GF225NR 163 20 15 — — — 50 125 50
600 GF226NH➂133 9 GF226NRH➂135 20 15 –– –– –– 75 200 ––
600 GF226N 161 9 GF226NR 170 20 15 — — — 75 200 —

3-Pole, 3-Fuse and Solid Neutral 240 Volt AC / 250 Volt DC

30 GF321N 24 (5) 2 GF321NR 24 (5) 13 1 1/2 3 — — 3 7 1/2 5

60 GF322N 13 4 GF322NR 13 15 3 10 — — 7 1/2 15 10
100 GF323N 21 6 GF323NR 22 17 7 1/2 15 — — 15 30 20
200 GF324N 44 7 GF324NR 45 18 15 — — — 25 60 40
400 GF325NH➂ 136 9 GF325NRH➂ 138 20 15 –– –– –– 50 125 50
400 GF325N 169 9 GF325NR 168 20 15 — — — 50 125 50
600 GF326NH➂ 138 9 GF326NRH➂ 141 20 15 –– –– –– 75 200 ––
600 GF326N 171 9 GF326NR 172 20 15 — — — 75 200 —

4-Pole, 4-Fuse Vacu-Break Type 240 Volt AC / 250 Volt DC

30 JF421 12 — — — — — — 3 10 — — —

60 JF422 13 — — — — — — 7 1/2 20 — — —
100 JF423 23 — — — — — — 15 30 — — —
200 JF424 56 — — — — — — 30 50 — — —
400 JF425 150 — — — — — — — — — — —
600 JF426 165 — — — — — — — — — — —

240 Volt Non-Fusible

2-Pole or 3-Pole 240 Volt AC / 250 Volt DC

* In pounds (lbs).

➀ Dual horsepower ratings: Std.- applies when non-time delay fuses are installed. Max.- applies when time-delay fuses are installed.
➁ These switches are UL-listed for application on grounded B-phase systems.
➂ Height reduced switch with 500 MCM max. wire bending space.

30 GNF321 24 (5) 2 GNF321R 24 (5) 13 3 — — — 7 1/2 — 5

60 GNF322 11 3 GNF322R 11
100 GNF323 19 6 GNF323R 20
200 GNF324 41 7 GNF324R 42 18 15 — — —
400 GNF325 125 8 Use 600V Switch - HF365R 15 — —
600 GNF326 132 8 Use 600V Switch - HF366R 15 — — —

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17

10 — — —
15 — — —

15
30
60

— 125

200

—
—
—
—
——

10
20
40
50

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Heavy Duty Switches

Features

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1. Quick-make, quick-break operating mechanism
that ensures positive operation

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2. Visible blade, double-break switching action

3. Arc chutes dissipate heat and prolong switch life

4. Highly visible red handle grip designed for hook stick
operation

5. Defeatable dual cover interlock

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6. Center punch provided for field drilling to allow
ON padlocking

7. Handle can be padlocked in the OFF position
with up to three padlocks with 5/16” hasps

8. Generous top, bottom and side gutters that meet

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or exceed NEC wire-bending space requirements

9. Informative door labeling, which includes
replacement parts list

10.Tangential knockouts through 600A for easy conduit

lineup

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11.Side-hinged door that opens past 180 degrees for easier

wiring

12.Unique enclosure design increases rigidity and prevents
cuts and scrapes to conductors and installers’ hands

13.Spring reinforced fuse clips that assure reliable contact
for cool operation

14.Door latch securely holds door closed and allows cover
padlocking

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15.Front removable mechanical lugs that are suitable
for CU/AI 60˚C or 75˚C conductors

16.Lugs are field convertible to copper body and
to a wide variety of compression connectors

17.Hinged clear line terminal shield with probe holes
for inspecting or testing line side terminals

18.Embossed aluminum nameplate on Heavy Duty Switches
provides highly visible ON/OFF indication

19.Drawn cover for increased rigidity and resistance to abuse

20.Top key hole and bottom mounting holes provide easy
two- or three-point mounting

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11

17

16

9

1

19

5

13

8

14

12

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Heavy Duty Switches

Horsepower Ratings ➀

Indoor - Type 1 Outdoor - Type 3R 240 Volt AC

System Rating Number Wgt.* Fig. Number Wgt.* Fig. Std. Max. Std. Max. Std. Max. DC

Ampere Catalog Ship. Dwg. Catalog Ship. Dwg.

1-Phase, 2-Wire 2-Phase, 4-Wire 3-Phase, 3-Wire Volt

240 Volt Fusible

2-Pole, 2-Fuse and Solid Neutral

30 HF221N 13 4 HF221NR 13 15 1 1/2 3 — — 3 7 1/2 5

60 HF222N 16 5 HF222NR 17 16 3 10 — — 7 1/2 15 10
100 HF223N 21 6 HF223NR 22 17 7 1/2 15 — — 15 30 20
200 HF224N 44 7 HF224NR 48 18 15 — — — 25 60 40
400 HF225NH➂129 9 HF225NRH➂131 20 15 –– –– –– 50 125 50
400 HF225N 150 9 HF225NR 157 20 15 — — — 50 125 50
600 HF226NH➂133 9 HF226NRH➂135 20 15 –– –– –– 75 200 ––
600 HF226N 159 9 HF226NR 162 20 15 — — — 75 200 —
800 HF227N 360 11 HF227NR➀362 22 — — — — 100 250 —

1200 HF228N 362 11 HF228NR➀364 22 — — — — 100 250 —

3-Pole, 3-Fuse and Solid Neutral (Also used for 3-Pole, 3-Wire Applications) 240 Volt AC / 250 Volt DC

30 HF321N 13 4 HF321NR 14 15 1 1/2 3 — — 3 7 1/2 5

60 HF322N 17 5 HF322NR 18 16 3 10 — — 7 1/2 15 10

100 HF323N 22 6 HF323NR 22 17 7 1/2 15 — — 15 30 20
200 HF324N 49 7 HF324NR 50 18 15 — — — 25 60 40
400 HF325NH➂ 137 9 HF325NRH➂ 138 20 15 –– –– –– 50 125 50
400 HF325N 164 9 HF325NR 162 20 15 — — — 50 125 50
600 HF326NH➂ 139 9 HF326NRH➂ 142 20 15 –– –– –– 75 200 ––
600 HF326N 165 9 HF326NR 169 20 15 — — — 75 200 —
800 HF327N 380 11 HF327NR ➀ 383 22 — — — — 100 250 —

1200 HF328N 382 11 HF328NR ➀ 385 22 — — — — 100 250 —

➁

(Also used for 2-Pole, 2-Wire Applications) 240 Volt AC / 250 Volt DC

240 Volt Fusible

250

2-Pole, 2-Fuse Type 4 / 4X Stainless Type 12 Industrial 240 Volt AC / 250 Volt DC

30 HF221S 17 24 HF221J 16 24 1 1/2 3 — — 3 7 1/2 5
60 HF222S 23 25 HF222J 22 25 3 10 — — 7 1/2 15 10

100 HF223S 28 26 HF223J 26 26 7 1/2 15 — — 15 30 20
200 HF224S 52 27 HF224J 48 27 15 — — — 25 60 40

3-Pole, 3-Fuse (Also used for 2-Pole, 2-Wire Applications in 400-800A Ratings) 240 Volt AC / 250 Volt DC

30 HF321S 17 24 HF321J 16 24 — — — — 3 7 1/2 —

60 HF322S 23 25 HF322J 23 25 — — — — 7 1/2 15 10

100 HF323S 29 26 HF323J 26 26 — — — — 15 30 20
200 HF324S 56 27 HF324J 53 27 — — — — 25 60 40
400 HF325S 170 29 HF325J 165 29 — — — — 50 125 50
600 HF326S 170 29 HF326J 166 29 — — — — 75 200 —
800 HF327S 367 31 HF327J

* In pounds (lbs).

➀ Dual horsepower ratings: Std.- applies when non-time delay fuses are installed. Max.- applies when time-delay fuses are installed.
➁ These switches are UL-listed for application on grounded B-phase systems.
➂ Height reduced switch with 500 MCM max. wire bending space.

➀

367 31 — — — — 100 250 —

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Heavy Duty Switches

Horsepower Ratings ➂

Indoor - Type 1 Outdoor - Type 3R 480 Volt AC 600 Volt AC

Ampere Catalog Ship. Dwg. Catalog Ship. Dwg.

System Rating Number Wgt.* Fig. Number Wgt.* Fig.

600 Volt Fusible

2-Pole, 2-Fuse

3-Pole, 3-Fuse 480 Volt AC / 600 Volt AC / 250 Volt DC

3-Pole, 3-Fuse and Solid Neutral 480 Volt AC / 600 Volt AC / 250 Volt DC

➁

30 HF261 13 4 HF261R 13 15 3 7 1/2 – – 3 10 – – 5 15

60 HF262 16 5 HF262R 17 16 5 20 – – 10 25 – – 10 30
100 HF263 21 6 HF263R 22 17 10 30 – – 15 40 – – 20 50
400 HF265 149 9 HF265R 152 20 – 50 – – 50 – – – 40 50
600 HF266 155 9 HF266R 157 20 – 50 – – 50 – – – 50 50

30 HF361 13 4 HF361R 13 15 3 7 1/2 5 15 3 10 7 1/2 20 5 —

30 HF361L

60 HF362 19 5 HF362R 19 16 5 20 15 30 10 25 15 50 10 25

60
100 HF363 24 6 HF363R 24 17 10 30 25 60 15 40 30 75 20 25
200 HF364 44 7 HF364R 45 18 25 50 50 125 30 50 60 150 40 50
400 HF365H
400 HF365 162 9 HF365R 162 20 — — 100 250 — — 125 350 50 —
600 HF366H
600 HF366 166 9 HF366R 167 20 — — 150 400 — — 200 500 — —
800 HF367 380 11 HF367R 382 22 — — 200 500 — — 250 500 — —

1200 HF368 383 11 HF368R 385 22 — — 200 500 — — 250 500 — —

30 HF361N 13 4 HF361NR 15 15 3 7 1/2 5 15 3 10 7 1/2 20 5 —

60 HF362N 19 5 HF362NR 20 16 5 20 15 30 10 25 15 50 10 25
100 HF363N 24 6 HF363NR 26 17 10 30 25 60 15 40 30 75 20 25
200 HF364N 45 7 HF364NR 50 18 25 50 50 125 30 50 60 150 40 50
400 HF365N 171 9 HF365NR 162 20 — — 100 250 — — 125 350 50 —
600 HF366N 172 9 HF366NR 165 20 — — 150 400 — — 200 500 — —
800 HF367N 382 11 HF367NR 386 22 — — 150 400 — — 200 500 — —

1200 HF368N 385 11 HF368NR 388 22 — — 150 400 — — 200 500 — —

➄

19 5 HF361RL

———

➅

136 9 HF365RH

➅

138 9 HF366RH

HF362RL

➄

19 16 3 7 1/2 5 15 3 10 7 1/2 20 5 —

➄

24 17 5 20 15 30 10 25 15 50 10 25

➅

137 20 — — 100 250 — — 125 350 50 —

➅

141 20 — — 150 400 — — 200 500 — —

1-Ø, 2-Wire 3-Ø 3-Wire 1-Ø 2-Wire 3-Ø 3-Wire

Std. Max. Std. Max. Std. Max.

480 Volt AC / 600 Volt AC / 600 Volt DC

Std. Max.

250
Volt

DC

➀

➀

600
Volt

DC

➃
➃
➃
➃

➃
➃
➃

600 Volt Fusible (For 2-Pole Applications use outside poles of 3-Pole Switches)

2-Pole, 2-Fuse

3-Pole, 3-Fuse

* In pounds (lbs).

➀ 60-200A 3-Pole switches are also rated 600V DC. ➄ Indicates oversized enclosure (30A switch in a 60A enclosure or a 60A switch in a 100A enclosure).
➁ Use 3-Pole switch for 200A applications. ➅ Height reduced switch with 500 MCM max. wire bending space.
➂ Dual horsepower ratings: Std.- applies when non-time delay fuses are installed. Max.- applies when time-delay fuses are installed.
➃ 600V DC rating and 600V DC HP rating requires two poles to be connected in series.

➁

30 HF261S –– 17 24 HF261J — 13 24

60 HF262S — 23 25 HF262J — 22 25
100 HF263S — 29 26 HF263J — 27 26
400 HF265S — 170 29 HF265J — 165 29
600 HF266S — 170 29 HF266J — 166 29

30 HF361S HF361SW 17 24 HF361J HF361JW 17 24

60 HF362S HF362SW 23 25 HF362J HF362JW 22 25
100 HF363S HF363SW 29 26 HF363J HF363JW 26 26
200 HF364S HF364SW 56 27 HF364J HF364JW 53 27
400 HF365S HF365SW 173 29 HF365J HF365JW 166 29
600 HF366S –– 175 29 HF366J HF366JW 168 29
800 HF367S –– 380 31 HF367J –– 380 31

1200 HF368S –– 384 –– HF368J –– 384 31

Type 4 / 4X Stainless Type 12 Industrial 480 Volt AC / 600 Volt AC / 600 Volt DC

Standard

Cat. No.

Window

Switch

Cat. No.

Ship

Wgt.*

Dwg.

Flg.

Standard

Cat. No.

Window

Switch

Cat. No.

Ship

Wgt.

*

Dwg.

Flg.

10
––
––

10
25
––
––
––
––

7 1/2

3

20

5

30
50
50

7 1/2

3

20

5

30
50
––
––
––
––

––

––

––

––

––

––

––

––

––

––

480 Volt AC / 600 Volt AC / 250 Volt DC

5

15

15

30

25

60

50

125

100

250

150

400

200

500

200

500

10
15
50
50

––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––

10

3

25
40
––
––

––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––

––
––
––
––
––

7 1/2

15
30

60
125
200
250
250

––
––
––
––
––

20
50

75
150
350
500
500
500

10
20
40
50

10
20
40
50
––
––
––

5

15
30
50
50
50

➀

––

5

➃

25

➃

25

➃

50

––
––
––
––

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Heavy Duty Switches

Indoor - Type 1 Outdoor - Type 3R Horsepower Ratings

System Rating Number Wgt.* Fig. Number Wgt.* Fig. 1Ø 3Ø 1Ø 3Ø 1Ø 3Ø DC DC

Ampere Catalog Ship. Dwg. Catalog Ship. Dwg.

600 Volt Non-Fusible (Also used for 240V Applications)

➁

2-Pole

30 HNF261 11 3 HNF261R 11 14 — — 7 1/2 — 10 — 5 15

60 HNF262 16 5 HNF262R 18 16 — — 20 — 25 — 10 30
100 HNF263 19 6 HNF263R 20 17 — — 30 — 40 — 20 50
400 HNF265 126 8 HNF265R 129 19 15 — 50 — 50 — 40 50
600 HNF266 127 8 HNF266R 129 19 15 — 50 — 50 — 50 50

3-Pole 480 Volt AC / 600 Volt AC / 250 Volt DC

30 HNF361 12 3 HNF361R 13 14 3 10 7 1/2 20 10 30 5 —

30

60 HNF362H

60 HNF362 18 5 HNF362R 19 16 10 20 20 50 25 60 10 25

60
100 HNF363 23 6 HNF363R 24 17 15 40 30 75 40 100 20 25
200 HNF364 42 7 HNF364R 43 18 15 60 50 125 50 150 40 50
400 HNF365 132 8 HNF365R 129 19 15 125 50 250 50 350 50 —
600 HNF366 133 8 HNF366R 130 19 15 200 50 400 50 500 — —
800 HNF367 302 10 HNF367R

1200 HNF368 305 10 HNF368R

———

➄

12 3 HNF362RH➄13 14 10 20 20 50 10 40 5 ––

———

HNF361RL

HNF362RL

➃

19 16 3 10 7 1/2 20 10 30 5 ––

➃

24 17 10 20 20 50 25 60 10 25

➁

305 21 15 250 50 500 50 500 — —

➁

307 21 15 250 50 500 50 500 — —

240 Volt 480 Volt 600 Volt 250V 600V

480 Volt AC / 600 Volt AC / 600 Volt D

➀

➂
➂
➂
➂

600 Volt Non-Fusible (Also used for 240V Applications)

2-Pole ➁ Type 4 / 4X Stainless Type 12 Industrial 480 Volt AC / 600 Volt AC / 600 Volt DC

Standard

Cat. No.

30 — — 7 1/2 — 10 — 5 15

HNF261S

60 — — 20 — 25 — 10 30

HNF262S

100 — — 30 — 40 — 20 50

HNF263S

400 15 — 50 — — — 40 50

HNF265S

600 15 — 50 — — — 50 50

HNF266S

3-Pole 480 Volt AC / 600 Volt AC / 250 Volt DC

* In pounds (lbs)

➀ 60-200A Three-Pole switches are also rated 600V DC. ➃ Indicates oversized enclosure (30A switch in a 60A enclosure or a 60A switch in a 100A enclosure).

18

➁ Use Three-Pole switch for 200A application. ➄ Compact switch with 100,000 RMS Sym short circuit rating.
➂ 600V DC rating and 600V DC HP rating requires

two poles to be connected in series.

HNF361S

30 3 10 7 1/2 20 10 30 5 —

HNF362SH➄

60 10 20 20 50 10 40 5 ––

HNF362S

60 10 20 20 50 25 60 10 25

HNF363S

100 15 40 30 75 40 100 20 25

HNF364S

200 15 60 50 125 50 150 40 50

HNF365S

400 15 125 50 250 50 350 50 —

HNF366S

600 15 200 50 400 50 500 — —

HNF367S

800 15 250 50 500 50 500 — —

HNF368S

1200 15 250 50 500 50 500 –– ––

Window

Switch Cat. #

––
––
––
––
––

HNF361SW

––
HNF362SW
HNF363SW
HNF364SW
HNF365SW

––

––

––

Ship

Wgt.*

15
24

28
137
138

15
15
23
27

55
133
134
302
308

Dwg.

Fig.

23
25
26
28
28

23
23
25
26
27
28
28
30
––

Standard

Cat. No.

HNF261J
HNF262J
HNF263J
HNF265J
HNF266J

HNF361J
HNF362JH➄
HNF362J
HNF363J
HNF364J
HNF365J
HNF366J
HNF367J
HNF368J

Window

Switch Cat.

––
––
––
––
––

HNF361JW

––
HNF362JW
HNF363JW
HNF364JW
HNF365JW

__

__

__

#

Ship

Wgt.*

13
21

25
122
128

14
14
19
25

51
129
130
302
308

Dwg

Fig.

23
25
26
28
28

➀

23
23
25
26
27
28
28
30
30

➂
➂
➂

Heavy Duty

Special Application /
Interlocked Receptacle Switches

Application

Receptacle Safety Switches provide cord
connection protection of heavy-duty
portable equipment (welders, infrared
ovens, batch feeders, portable convey­ors, assembly line fixtures and tools,
refrigerator trucks, etc.) under
load or fault conditions. All receptacle
switches are supplied with 4 prong
receptacles. (3 phase, 3W plus ground)

Description

➀ ➁

Type 12 and 4/4X Receptacle
Safety Switches are available with 3­phase, 4-wire grounded type Crouse­Hinds Arktite™ 2 or Pyle-National
prewired and mounted receptacles
with interlock linkage to the switch
mechanism. Insertion or removal of
the plug is prevented by the interlock
linkage while the switch is in the ON
position. Receptacle prevents operation
of switch if incorrect plug is inserted.

Crouse-Hinds Interlocked Receptacle Switches

➅

Ampere Catalog Catalog Weight Arktite➀Plug

➄

Rating

240V Fusible, 3-Pole, 3-Wire

30 HF321JCH HF321SCH 23 APJ3485 & NPJ3485
60 HF322JCH HF322SCH 30 APJ6485 & NPJ6485

100 HF323JCH HF323SCH 36 APJ10487 & NPJ10487

600V Fusible, 3-Pole, 3-Wire

30 HF361JCH HF361SCH 24 APJ3485 & NPJ3485
60 HF362JCH HF362SCH 30 APJ6485 & NPJ6485

100 HF363JCH HF363SCH 36 APJ10487 & NPJ10487

600V Non-Fusible, 3-Pole, 3-Wire

30 HNF361JCH HF361SCH 22 APJ3485 & NPJ3485
60 HNF362JCH HF362SCH 29 APJ6485 & NPJ6485

100 HNF363JCH HF363SCH 35 APJ10487 & NPJ10487

Type 12

Number Number Std. Pkg.

Type 4/4X

➆

Shipping Accepts Crouse-Hinds

➃

Catalog Number

600V Fusible, 3-Pole, 3-Wire with Viewing Window

30 HF361JCHW HF361SCHW 24 APJ3485 & NPJ3485
60 HF362JCHW HF362SCHW 30 APJ6485 & NPJ6485

100 HF363JCHW HF363SCHW 36 APJ10487 & NPJ10487

600V Non-Fusible, 3-Pole, 3-Wire with Viewing Window

30 HNF361JCHW HNF361SCHW 22 APJ3485 & NPJ3485
60 HNF362JCHW HNF362SCHW 29 APJ6485 & NPJ6485

100 HNF363JCHW HNF363SCHW 35 APJ10487 & NPJ10487

Pyle-National Interlocked Receptacle Switches
3 Poles Fusible and Non-Fusible

Ampere Rating

Switch Recept.

30 30 600 (F) HF361JPN HF361SPN 23 JPD-83046

60 60 600 (F) HF362JPN HF362SPN 28 JPD-116046

➀ Arktite™ is a registered trademark of the Crouse-Hinds Company. Plugs are not sold or supplied by Siemens.
➁ Indicates plug with maximum diameter cable bushing. ➂ QuelArc™ is a registered trademark of the Pyle-National Company.
➃ In pounds (lb). ➄ Ampere rating of both switch and receptacle.
➅ Also rated Type 3R/3S ➆ Enclosure is constructed of Type 304 stainless steel.

Voltage Catalog Stainless Steel Weight

Rating Number Catalog Number Std. Pkg. Plug Cat. No.

600 (N-F) HNF361JPN HNF361SPN 21

240 (F) HF322JPN –– 28

600 (N-F) HNF362JPN HNF362SPN 27

Type 12 Type 12

➆

Shipping Accepts Pyle-National

QuelArc™ ➁➂ Plugs

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Heavy Duty

Special Application 4 & 6 Pole Switches

Application

4 & 6 pole switches are commonly used
as a disconnecting means for two­speed, two-winding motors. Fused
switches provide both over current and
short-circuit protection. Non-fusible
switches normally provide a local
disconnection means for two-speed
motors, which are remote from their
motor controller. 4 pole switches are
also used in 3-phase, 4-wire circuits
when a switching neutral is required.
All 4 & 6 pole switches are service
entrance rated.

Description

4 & 6 pole switches are available in 30­200A ratings and in both fusible and
non-fusible versions; 4-pole switches
are supplied with either Type 1 or Type
12/3R enclosures. 6-pole switches are
available with either Type 12/3R or
Type 4X stainless steel enclosures.

Standards

• UL & CUL listed under File#E4776

• Meets UL98 for enclosed switches

• 4 & 6 pole switches are suitable
for use as service entrance

• Meets NEMA Standard KS-1 for
enclosed switches

• Meets NEC wire bending space
requirements

Features

• Visible blade, double break
switching action

• Highly visible ON/OFF indication

• Defeatable dual cover interlock

• Padlockable in OFF position

• All copper current carrying parts¿

• Tangential knockouts (Type1,
4-pole switches)

• Type 12 & 4X switches are
provided with an equipment
ground kit as standard

4 Pole Type VBII Switches

Indoor Type 1 Type 12/#R Industrial Horsepower Ratings

Ampere Catalog Ship Wt. Catalog Ship Wt. 240V, 2Ø, 4W 240V, 3Ø 480V, 3Ø 600V, 3Ø 250V

Rating Number (lbs.) Number (lbs.)

Fusible 600 Volt AC, 250 Volt DC – 4-Pole, 4 Fuse

30 HF461 36 HF461J 36 3 10 3 7

60 HF462 40 HF462J 40 7
100 HF463 43 HF463J 43 15 30 15 30 25 60 30 75 20
200 HF464 88 HF464J 88 25 50 25 60 50 125 60 150 40

Non-fusible 600 Volt AC, 250 Volt DC – 4-Pole

30 HNF461 32 HNF461J 32 –– 10 –– 10 –– 20 –– 30 5

60 HNF462 34 HNF462J 34 –– 20 –– 20 –– 50 –– 60 10
100 HNF463 36 HNF463J 36 –– 30 –– 40 –– 75 –– 100 20
200 HNF464 78 HNF464J 78 –– 50 –– 60 –– 125 –– 150 40

6 Pole Type VBII Switches

Indoor Type 1 Type 12/#R Industrial Horsepower Ratings

Ampere Catalog Ship Wt. Catalog Ship Wt. 240V, 3Ø 480V, 3Ø 600V, 3Ø 250V

Rating Number (lbs.) Number (lbs.)

Fusible 600 Volt AC, 250 Volt DC – 6-Pole, 6 Fuse

30 HF661J 37 HF461J 37 3 7

60 HF662J 41 HF462J 41 7
100 HF663J 44 HF463J 44 15 30 25 60 30 75 20
200 HF664J 90 HF464J 90 25 60 50 125 60 150 40

➁

➂

Std. Max. Std. Max. Std. Max. Std. Max. DC

➃

1

2

/

1

2

/

➁

Std. Max. Std. Max. Std. Max. DC

➃

1

2

/

1

20 7

1

2

/

15 15 30 15 50 10

5157

2

/

15 15 30 15 50 10

➂

5157

1

2

/

20 5

1

2

/

20 5

20

Non-fusible 600 Volt AC, 250 Volt DC – 6-Pole

30 HNF661J 33 HNF661S 33 –– 10 –– 20 –– 30 5

60 HNF662J 35 HNF662S 35 –– 20 –– 50 –– 60 10
100 HNF663J 37 HNF663S 37 –– 30 –– 75 –– 100 20
200 HNF664J 80 HNF664S 80 –– 60 –– 125 –– 150 40

➀ Lugs are aluminum alloy as standard. Optional copper body lugs are available.
➁ All 4 & 6 pole VBII switches are suitable for use as service equipment when a neutral is installed or equipment ground kit is properly connected.
➂ Dual horsepower ratings: Std. – applies when non-time-delay fuses are installed. Max – applies when time delay fuses are installed.
➃ Fusible switches accept Class H fuses as the standard. Class R & J fuses can also be installed and increase the rating from 10,000 to 200,000 AIC.

For Class J, the load base is moved upward. For class R fuses, rejection kits are required.

Heavy Duty

Special Application Switches / Non-Metallic

Application

operating temperatures and is supplied
with a continuous memory retaining

Siemens Non-Metallic Safety Switches
have fiberglass reinforced polyester
enclosures, which are extremely
resistant to a wide range of corrosive
atmospheres that can be encountered

gasket for a superior seal against entry
of water, dust and other contaminants.
The excellent insulating properties of
fiberglass virtually eliminate problems
caused by internal condensation.

in waste-water treatment plants and
certain other industrial applications.

All switches are load break rated and
are provided with an equipment ground

Description

kit as standard. Class R fuse clip kits and
auxiliary switch kits are also available.

30-200A, 600V Max, fusible and non­fusible switches are available in Type 4X
enclosures. The fiberglass-reinforced
enclosure allows a wide range of

Horsepower Rating - 3-Phase 250 600

Ampere Catalog 240 Volt AC 480 Volt AC 600 Volt AC Volts Volts

System Rating Number Std. Max. Std. Max. Std. Max. DC DC

3-Pole, 4--Wire, 240 Volts Fusible

1

30 HF321NX 3 7
60 HF322NX 7

3-Pole, 4-Wire, 600 Volts Fusible

30 HF361NX 3 7

60 HF362NX 7
100 HF363NX 15 30 25 60 30 75 20 50
200 HF364NX 25 60 50 125 60 150 40 50

➂

3-Pole, 3-Wire, 600 Volts Non-Fusible

30 HNF361X — 7

60 HNF362X — 15 — 50 — 60 10 30

100 HNF363X — 30 — 75 — 100 20 50
200 HNF364X — 60 — 125 — 150 40 50

➂

/2

1

/2

1

/2

—— — — 5—

15 — — — — 10 —

1

5157

/2

15 15 30 15 50 10 30

1

—20 — 30 515

/2

1

/2

20 5 15

Non-Metallic Features

• 30, 60, 100 and 200
amp switches

• 240 and 600 volts fusible

• 600 volts non-fusible

• Rated 10,000 AIC with
Class H fuses

• Rated 200,000 AIC with
Class J or R fuses

• UL-Listed, File E4776

➂

• Horsepower rated

• Suitable for use as
service equipment

• Quick-make, quick-break
mechanism

• Visible blade construction

• Padlock-off handle feature

• Field installable auxiliary
contacts

• Field replaceable line and
load bases

• Factory installed ground lug
supplied as standard

• Line terminal shields

• Neutrals installed as standard
on fusible switches

Type 7 and 9 Enclosed Molded Case Switches ➀➁

Molded Case of Current Catalog Wgt. lb./Ship.

Switch Type Poles Rating Number Package

ED2, ED4, ED6

HED4, HED6 2-3 70-100 EB 32
FXD6, FD6, HFD6, HFXD6, CFD6 2-3 250 EC2 85
JXD2(A), JXD6(A), JD6(A), SJD6(A) 2-3 200-350 EC4 85
HJD6(A), HJXD6(A), HHJD6, HHJXD6, SHJD6 2-3 300-400 EE 93
LXD6(A), LD6(A), SLD6(A), SLD6(A) 2-3 600 ED6 190
HLD6(A), HLXD6(A), HHLD6, HLXD6(A) 2-3 600 ED6 190
HHLD6, HHLXD6, SHLD6 2-3 600 ED6 190

➀ Neutrals not included. Order neutral kit when required.
➁ Order molded case switch and enclosure separately.

600V DC rating and 600V DC HP ratings require (2) poles to be connected in series.

➂

Number Maximum Enclosure Enclosure

15-60 EA 27

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General and Heavy Duty

Accessories

Copper Lug Kits

Heavy duty switches are UL approved to accept field
installed copper lug kits.

Copper Lug Kits

Switch Copper Lug

Ampere Kit Catalog

Rating Number Description

30-60 HLC612 (9) Lugs / Kit #14-6 AWG (1)/Ø

100 HLC63 (9) Lugs / Kit #14-1/0AWG (1)/Ø

200 HLC64 (9) Lugs / Kit #6 Awg-300 Kcmil (1)/Ø

400-1200 HLC65678 (1) Lug / Kit # 1/0 Awg-600 Kcmil Cu

Equipment Ground Kits

Equipment Ground Lug Kits are available for all General and Heavy Duty
Switches. They are field installable in Type 1 and Type 3R Switches and
are factory installed as standard in
Type 4/4X and Type 12 Switches.

Equipment Ground Kits

Switch

Ampere Catalog Number of Wire Range

Rating Number Terminals Per Terminal (Cu/Al)

30A GD GSGK60 2 #14-8 AWG

60-200 GD HG61234 2 #14-4 AWG

30-200 HD HG61234 2 #14-4 AWG

400 & 600 HG656 4 #6 AWG-250 Kcmil

800-1200 HG678 8 #6 AWG-250 Kcmil

HLC612

HG261234

Isolated Ground Kits

Isolated Ground Kits are available on 30-600A Heavy Duty Switches.
They are normally used on circuits with a high content of computer or
other electronic loading which require a ground which is isolated from
the building ground and neutral circuits. The kit includes both isolated
and grounded terminals as listed below.

Isolated Ground Kits

Switch

Ampere Catalog Number of Terminals Wire Range

Rating Number Isolated Grounded Per Terminal (Cu/Al)

30-200 HG261234 2 2 #14-4 AWG

400-600 HG2656 4 4 #14-2/0 AWG

22

HA161234

HA261234

Auxiliary Contacts

Auxiliary Contacts are available only for Heavy Duty Switches. The auxiliary contacts
are available in 1 normally open and 1 normally closed or 2 normally open and
2 normally closed configurations. Siemens offers a PLC Auxiliary Switch (30-200A)
that has very low resistance for low voltage and current typical in PLC circuits.
All auxiliary contacts make after and break before the main switch contacts.

Auxiliary Contacts

Switch Aux. Switch Kit Ampere Rating Kit Horsepower Rating

Ampere Catalog

Rating Number

125V AC 250V AC 28V DC 125V AC 250V AC 28V DC

Max. Max. Max. Max. Max. Max.

With 1 NO & 1 NC Isolated Contacts

30-200 HA161234 10 10 – 1/2 3/4 –

400-1200 HA165678 10 10 – 1/2 3/4 –

With 2 NO & 2 NC Isolated Contacts

30-200 HA261234 10 10 7 1/2 3/4 –

400-1200 HA265678 10 10 7 1/2 3/4 –

Low Current PLC Type with 1 NO & 1 NC Gold Plated Contacts

30-200 HA361234 10 10 – 1/2 3/4 –

400-1200 HA365678 10 10 – 1/2 3/4 –

HP61

Class R Fuse Clip Kits

All 30-600A General Duty and Heavy Duty
Switches are field convertible to accept
Class R Fuse Clip Kits. The kits

prevent the installation of Class H and

HR612

NOTE: For touch-up spray paint (16 oz. can) order catalog number XTP060.

Fuse Puller Kits

Fuse Puller Kits are field

installable in 30-100A Type

VBII Heavy Duty Switches

(one kit required per

switch).

K fuses (one kit required

per switch).

Fuse Puller Kits

Switch

Ampere Fuse Puller Kit

Rating Catalog Number

30 HP61

60 HP62

100 HP63

Class R Fuse Clip Kits

Catalog

Number Description

GSRK321 30A, 240V Kit (GD only)

HR21 30A, 240V Kit (HD only)

HR612 30A, 600V Kit / 60A, 240V Kit

HR62 60A, 600V Kit

HR63 100A Kit

HR64 200A Kit

HR656 400A / 600A Kit

23

General and Heavy Duty

Accessories

Class J Fuse

All 100-600A General Duty, 100-600A
240V Heavy Duty and 600V,
30-600A Heavy Duty Switches are field
convertible to accept Class J fuses by
moving the load base to
a predrilled J fuse position.

HT63

Class T Fuse Adapter Kits

(1 kit required per pole)

All 200-600A General Duty and 100­1200A Heavy Duty Switches are field
convertible to accept Class T fuses. 400
& 600A switches are field convertible to
accept Class T fuses by moving the load
base to a predrilled T fuse position.

Neutral Kits

Standard Neutral Kits can be field
installed in General and Heavy
Duty Switches.

Neutral Kits

HN612

Switch Kit

Ampere Catalog

Rating Number

30 GD W410190

30 HD, 60 GD HN612

60, 100 HD, 100 GD HN623

200 HN64

400 & 600 HN656

800 & 1200 VBII HN678

Class T Fuse Adapter Kits

Catalog

Number Description

HT23 100A, 240V Kit

HT63 100A, 600V Kit

HT24 200A, 240V Kit

HT64 200A, 600V Kit

HX327TF 800A, 240V Kit

HX367TF 800A,600V Kit

HX328TF 1200A, 240V Kit

HN264

200% Neutral Kits

UL listed 200% Neutrals are
available on 100-600A Heavy
Duty Switches. They are typically used
with nonlinear transformers
or where increased neutral
ampacity/ lug capacity is required.

200% Neutral Kits

Switch Kit Wire Range

Ampere Catalog Line & Load

Rating Number Lugs (Cu/Al)

100 HN263 (2) #14-1/0 AWG

200 HN264 (2) #6 AWG-300 Kcmil

400 HN656 (2) 1/0 AWG-750 Kcmil

600 HN678 (4) 1/0 AWG-600 Kcmil

24

General and Heavy Duty

Hub and Lug Data

SL0420

ECHS200

Compression Lug
Neutral Barrier Kit

All Heavy Duty Switches are field con-

ECHV300

vertible for crimp type lugs. When
compression lugs are required for 30-

SSH150

100A switches, a neutral barrier kit is
required for 1-Phase, 3W or 3-Phase,
4W applications. When compression

Interchangeable Hubs

Conduit hubs are available for

lugs are required on 400-1200A
switches, lug mounting kits are
required.

Type 3R, 12 and 4/4X applications.
30-200A Type 3R Switches are
provided with a conduit hub provision
and a removable hub plate on their top
rainsheds.

Hubs

Conduit

Size Catalog

(inches) Number Used On

Type 3R ➀

3/4 ECHA075

1 ECHA100 30A GD Only

1 1/4 ECHA125

3/4 ECHS075

1 ECHS100
1 1/4 ECHS125 60-200A GD
1 1/2 ECHS150 30-200A HD

2 ECHS200
2 1/2 ECHS250
2 1/2 ECHV250

3 ECHV300 400-1200A
3 1/2 ECHV350

4 ECHV400

Type 4 / 4X

3/4 SSH075

1 SSH100
1 1/4 SSH125
1 1/2 SSH150 30-200A

2 SSH200

NOTE: 30-200A. Type 3R Switches have
removable hub plates on rainsheds. 400A and
larger Type 3R Switches have no provisions
for mounting hubs. Drill or punch hole in the
field to accommodate hub size desired.

➀ Hubs suitable for 3R Switches.
➁ Neutral Barrier kits are required on 30-100A switch only and only with 1-Phase, 3W or 3-Phase and 4W loads.

Compression lugs mounting kits are required on 400-1200A switches only.

➂ Provides mounting for a single line or load lug.
➃ Provides mounting for two compression lugs per phase on line or load one per pole required.
➄ Line lugs have wire-bending space and are UL approved for #14-6 conductors.
➅ Max. wire size for height reduced switches is 500 Kcmil (Cu/Al).
➆ All but 60A GD & Compact HD NF switches are also UL approved for #2 Cu/Al conductors.
➇ All 200A Heavy Duty Switches have a wire range & wire bending space for one # 6-300 Kcmil (Cu/Al).

Compression Lug Mounting➁
and Neutral Barrier Kits

Switch

Ampere Catalog

Rating Number Kit Description

30 HCL612 Neutral Barrier Kit

60 & 100 HCL623 Neutral Barrier Kit

400 ➂HCL65 1 Pole, Compression

400 HCL65678 1 Pole, Compression

➃

& 600

800 – Factor y Installed Only

➃

& 1200

Lug Mounting Kit

Lug Mounting Kit

Lugs

30-100A Switches are suitable
for use with 60ºC or 75ºC wire.
100-1200A are suitable for use
with 75ºC rated wire.

Wire Ranges (Line, Load and Standard Neutral)

Switch Wire Range with

Ampere Wire-Bending Space

Rating Per NEC Table 373-6 Lug Range

30GD #14-8 AWG (Cu/Al)

30HD #12-6 AWG (Al) or #14-6 AWG (Cu/Al) #14-2 AWG (Cu/Al)

30A HD #14-2 AWG(Cu/AI) #14-2 AWG (Cu/AI)

oversized

➆

60

60A HD #14-1/0 AWG (Cu/Al) #14-1/0 AWG (Cu/Al)

oversized

100 #14-1/0 AWG (Cu/Al) #14-1/0 AWG (Cu/Al)

200
400

600

800 (3) 1/0-750 kcmil (Cu/Al) Line and Load or (3) 1/0 AWG-750 Kcmil (Cu/Al) Line and Load

1200 (4) 1/0 AWG-750 Kcmil (Cu/Al) Line and Load (4) 1/0 AWG-750 Kcmil (Cu/Al) Line and Load

#12-2 AWG (Al) or #14-3 AWG (Cu/Al) #14-2 AWG (Cu/Al)

➇

#6 AWG-250 Kcmil (Cu/Al) #6 AWG-300 Kcmil (Cu/Al)

➅

1/0 AWG-750 Kcmil (Cu/Al) or (1) 1/0 AWG-750 Kcmil (Cu/Al) or
(2) 1/0 AWG-250 Kcmil (Cu/Al) (2) 1/0 AWG-250 Kcmil (Cu/Al)

➅

(2) 1/0 AWG-750 Kcmil (Cu/Al) or (2) 1/0 AWG-750 Kcmil (Cu/Al) or
(4) 1/0-250 Kcmil (Cu/Al) (4) 1/0 AWG-250 Kcmil (Cu/Al)

(6) 1/0-250 kcmil (Cu/Al) (4) 1/0 AWG-600 Kcmil (Cu/Al) neutral
(4) 1/0-250 kcmil (Cu/Al) neutral

(4) 1/0 AWG-600 Kcmil (Cu/Al) neutral (4) 1/0 AWG-600 Kcmil (Cu/Al) neutral

➄

Multiple Padlock Accessory

A tamperproof device to provide for
multiple padlocking to meet OSHA or
plant requirements. Accepts up to six
padlocks. Catalog number SL0420.
Standard Carton-12.

Kirk-Key Interlocks

Kirk-Key Interlocks are factory installed
only on Type VII Heavy Duty and Double
Throw Safety Switches.

Interlocks are used to prevent the
authorized operator from making an
unauthorized operation. The interlock
system is a simple method of applying
key interlocks to safety switches so as to
require operation in a predetermined
sequence.

Before consulting the factory, the
following information is required:

• User name and address

• Key number from lock assemblies
on any existing locks to be inter­locked with

• Complete locking scheme

Consult factory for delivery.

#14-8 AWG (Cu/Al)

➅

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Heavy Duty

Crimp Lug Application Data

Heavy Duty Switches are UL approved to accept the following field installed compression lugs:

Heavy Duty 30 Amp ➀

Wire

Size CU ONLY CU/AL CU ONLY CU/AL CU ONLY CU/AL

#14-10 60096

#8 YA8C-L Box 54104 60101 CRA-8 ACL-8

YA8C-L1 Box 54130 60102 ACN-8

#6 61107

Heavy Duty 60 Amp ➁

Wire

Size CU ONLY CU/AL CU ONLY CU/AL CU ONLY CU/AL

#14-10 256-30695-1352 60097

#8 YA8C-L1 Box YA8CA3 54130 60102 ACL-8

YA8C-TC14 54930BE 61102

#6 YA6C-L Box YA6CA1 54105 60107 CRB-6 ACL-6

YA6C 54905BE 61107 CRB-6L

#4 54106 61112 CRB-4

Burndy Thomas-Betts Ilsco

60097

61102

Burndy Thomas-Betts Ilsco

Heavy Duty 100 Amp ➁

Wire

Size CU ONLY CU/AL CU ONLY CU/AL CU ONLY CU/AL

#6 YA6C-L Box YA6C YA6CA1 54105 54905BE 61107 60107 CRB-6 CRB-6L ACL-6
#4 YA4C-L Box YA4C YA4CA1 54106 54906BE 61112 60112 CRB-4 CRB-4L ACL-4
#2 YA2C-L2 Box YA2C YA2CA5 54107 61116 CRB-2 CRB-2L ACL-2
#1 YA1C-L2 YA1C — 54108 54947BE 61122 CRB-1-14 CRA-1L —
1/0 — — — 61130 — —

Burndy Thomas-Betts Ilsco

Heavy Duty 200 Amp

Wire

Size CU ONLY CU/AL CU ONLY CU/AL CU ONLY CU/AL

#2 YA2C-L Box YA2C YA2CA1 54142-TB 60117 CRB-2 CRB-2L IACL-2 ACN-2

#1 YA1C-L Box YA1C YA1CA1 54147 54947BE 60123 CRA-1-38 CRA-1L ACN-1
1/0 YA25-L Box YA25 YA25A1 54153-TB 54949BE 60129 61130 CRA-0 CRA-1/0L IACL-1/0 ACN-1/0
2/0 YA26-L3 YA26 YA26A6 54158 54910BE 60135 61136 CRA-2/0 CRA-2/0L ACL-2/0

3/0 YA27-L3 YA27 YA27A1 54163-TB 60141 61142 CRC-3/0 CRB-3/0L IACL-3/0 ACL-3/0
4/0 YA28-L3 YA28A1 54168 61148 CRC-4/0 CRB-4/0L IACL-4/0

YA28-TC38 256-30695-1253 60147 ACL-4/0
250 Kcmil YA29-L7 — 54173 54913BE 61156 CRA-250 CRA-250L IACL-250
300 Kcmil — — — 61162 — —

Burndy Thomas-Betts Ilsco

256-30695-1229 IACL-2/0

Heavy Duty 400 & 600 Amp ➂

Wire

Size CU ONLY CU/AL CU ONLY CU/AL CU ONLY CU/AL

2/0 YA26-N YA26-A1 54160 54951BE — — IACL-2/0 ACN-2/0
3/0 YA27-L Box YA27 YA27A3 54165-TB 54965BE — CRB-3/0 CRB-3/0L IACL-3/0 ACN-3/0

4/0 YA28-L Box YA28 YA28A3 54170 54970BE 60150 CRB-4/0 CRB-4/0L IACL-4/0 ACN-4/0
250 Kcmil YA29-L Box YA29 YA29A1 54113 54913BE 61156 60156 CRA-250 CRA-250L IACL-250 ACL-250
300 Kcmil YA30-L YA30 YA30A1 54414 54914BE 61162 60162 CRA-300 CRA-300L IACL-300 ACL-300
350 Kcmil YA31-L YA31 YA31A1 54915BE 61165 60165 CRA-350 CRA-350L IACL-350 —
400 Kcmil➃YA32-N — 54116 54916BE — — —
500 Kcmil➃YA34-L6 YA34-N — — 61171 — IACL-500

Burndy Thomas-Betts Ilsco

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➀ If compression lugs are used for the neutral, order compression lug neutral barrier kit HCL612.
➁ If compression lugs are used for the neutral, order compression lug neutral barrier kit HCL623.
➂ Use compression lug mounting kit per table on previous page.
➃ Not applicable to height reduced switches.

Special Application Safety Switches

Non-Metallic & Interlocked Receptacle Switch
Dimension Drawings

W

4 X 0.50

(12.70)

A

H

Catalog
Number H W D A B C E F G J

HF321NX 18.75 12.11 10.25 16.59 10.97 7.00 17.50 1.98 .46 9.20
HF322NX 18.75 12.11 10.25 16.59 10.97 7.00 17.50 1.98 .46 9.20
HF361NX
HF362NX
HF363NX
HF364NX
HNF361NX➀18.75 12.11 10.25 16.59 10.97 7.00 17.50 1.98 .46 9.20
HNF362NX➀18.75 12.11 10.25 16.59 10.97 7.00 17.50 1.98 .46 9.20
HNF363NX➀26.95 14.87 13.25 24.84 13.72 6.25 25.75 3.75 .46 12.15
HNF364NX➀33.41 27.47 13.19 31.31 26.31 18.50 32.25 3.91 .47 12.10

Dimensions (Inches) Non-Metallic

➀

18.75 12.11 10.25 16.59 10.97 7.00 17.50 1.98 .46 9.20

➀

18.75 12.11 10.25 16.59 10.97 7.00 17.50 1.98 .46 9.20

➀

26.95 14.87 13.25 24.84 13.72 6.25 25.75 3.75 .46 12.15

➀

33.41 27.47 13.19 31.31 26.31 18.50 32.25 3.91 .47 12.10

C

B

F

G

E

J

D

VBII Interlocked Receptacle Switches

Ampere
Rating

Cr-H Type Fusible (240 & 600V)

30 14.27 7.42 9.02 6.22 1.52 6.1 6.0
60 16.27 9.17 11.47 6.34 1.52 6.4 7.4

100 21.96 9.65 12.02 6.80 1.52 6.5 7.6

Cr-H Type Non-fusible (600V max)

30 11.12 7.42 9.02 6.22 1.52 6.1 6.0
60 16.27 9.17 11.47 6.34 1.52 6.4 7.4

100 21.96 9.65 12.02 6.80 1.52 6.5 7.6

Pyle-National Type Fusible (240 & 600V)

30 14.27 7.42 9.02 6.22 1.52 3.5 3.0
60 16.27 9.17 11.47 6.34 1.52 5.0 4.5

Pyle-National Type Non-fCommandusible (600V max)

30 11.12 7.42 9.02
60 16.27 9.17 11.47

Dimensions (Inches)

ABC DEFG

➀

6.22 1.52 3.5 3.0

➀

6.34 1.52 5.0 4.5

B

D

E

A

G

C

F

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Double Throw Switches

ON
OFF
ON

Description & Application

Double throw safety switches are
intended to transfer loads from one
power source to another. All two- and
three pole double throw switches are

load side of the switching mechanism.
A cover interlock is provided on all
ampere ratings. The operating handle

may be padlocked in the OFF position.
suitable for use as service equipment.
All are UL listed. Switches are rated for
use on systems up to 10,000A when
protected with Class H fuses or
100,000A when protected with Class R
or Class T fuses¡. They can also be used
to connect a single source of power to
either of two loads. In this application it
is necessary to field modify fusible
switches so that the fuses are on the

Fuse Capabilities of Fusible Switches

Amp

Rating H R T J

30 & 60A, 240V Std Yes (kit) No No

30 & 60A, 600V Std Yes (kit) No Yes

100 & 200A Std Yes (kit) Yes (kit) Yes

400 & 600A DTF No No Yes➂Std

Fuse Type

➂

➂

➃

Double Throw Switches

Number Type 1– Indoor Type 3R – Outdoor➀ Type 12/3R Industrial Type 4X – Stainless Steel

System Voltage of Poles Amps Catalog Number Catalog Number Catalog Number Catalog Number

Heavy Duty Fusible (30-200A with Class H fuse provisions)

Volt AC

ON
OFF

Volt DC

ON

Volt AC,

Volt DC

Heavy Duty Non-Fusible

Volt AC

Volt DC

Volt AC

Volt DC

➀ Use HS Type hubs for 30–200A switches; 400A and larger switches do not have hub provisions.

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➁ All Heavy Duty double throw switches with catalog numbers starting with “DT” are rated 200,000 AIC max. when protected by Class R, J or T fuses.

Fuse ampere rating must not exceed switch ampere rating.

➂ Move load base.
➃ Catalog No. F355SSDTK will accept Class T Fuse only
➄ Four pole switches are not approved for service entrance.

240

or

250

600

250

240

or

250

600

or

250

2 200 DTF224 DTF224R — —

3

3

➁

2 100 DTNF223 — — —

3 200 DTNF324 DTNF324R — —

3 100 DTNF363 DTNF363R DTNF363J DTNF363S

➄

4

30 DTF321 DTF321R — —

60 DTF322 DTF322R — —
100 DTF323 DTF323R — —
200 DTF324 DTF324R — —
400 DTF325 — — —
600 DTF326 — — —

30 DTF361 — — —

60 DTF362 — — —
100 DTF363 DTF363R — F353SSDTK
200 DTF364 DTF364R — F354SSDTK
400 DTF365 — — F355SSDTK

30 DTNF221 — — —

60 DTNF222 — — —

200 DTNF224 DTNF224R — —
400 DTNF225 DTNF225R — —

30 DTNF321 — — —

60 DTNF322 — — —
100 DTNF323 DTNF323R — —

400 DTNF325 — — —
600 DTNF326 — — —
800 DTNF327 — — —

30 DTNF361 DTNF361R DTNF361J DTNF361S

60 DTNF362 DTNF362R DTNF362J DTNF362S

200 DTNF364 DTNF364R DTNF364J DTNF364S
400 DTNF365 DTNF365R NF355HDTK NF355SSDTK
600 DTNF366 DTNF366R — —
800 DTNF367 DTNF367R — —

1200 DTNF368 DTNF368R — —

30 — NFR451DTK — —

60 — NFR452DTK — —
100 — NFR453DTK — —
200 NF454DTK NFR454DTK — NF454SSDTK
400 NF455DTK NFR455DTK — —
600 NF456DTK NFR456DTK — —
800 NF457DTK NFR457DTK — —

➁

➃

Double Throw Switches

N

F

N

General Duty, Accessories, Lug Data and Horsepower Ratings

Double Throw Switches

Number Type 3R – Outdoor➀ Less Neutral Type 3R – Outdoor➀ With Neutral

System Voltage of Poles Amps Catalog Number Catalog Number

General Duty Non-Fusible

O

240 200 DTGNF224R DTGNF224NR

O

Volt AC

O

2

3

100 DTGNF223R DTGNF223NR

100 DTGNF323R DTGNF323NR
200 DTGNF324R DTGNF324NR

Accessories – 2 and 3 Pole Type "DT" Switches Only

Description Number

30A HNC612

Neutral 60 & 100A HN263
Kits 200A HNC264

400 & 600A HN678
800 & 1200A HND678

Equipment
Ground Kit

Auxilary Contacts
(HD only)
(two required per switch)

Class R Fuse Clip Kits
(two required per switch)

Class T Fuse Adapter Kits
(two required per pole)

Type 3R Hubs
(30-200A)

30-200A (2) #14-4 AWG HG61234
400& 600A (1) #14-2/0 HG656
400& 600A (8) #6-350 Kcmil HG678
30-200A with (1) NO & (1) NC Contacts HA161234
30-200A with (2) NO & (2) NC Contacts HA261234
400-1200A with (1) NO & (1) NC Contacts HA165678

➄

400-1200A with (2) NO & (2) NC Contacts HA265678
30-, 240V Kit HR21
30-, 600V Kit & 60A, 240V Kit HR612
60A-, 600V Kit HR62
100A Kit HR63
200A Kit HR64
100A, 240V Kit HT23
100A, 600V Kit HT63
200A-, 240V Kit HT24
200A-, 600V Kit HT64

3

/4 Conduit HS075

For

”

Conduit HS100

For 1

1/4”

For 1

Conduit HS125

1/2”

For 1

Conduit HS150

”

Conduit HS200

For 2

1/2”

Conduit HS250

For 2

➁

Accessories – 4 Pole and Type "F" and "NF" 3 Pole Switches Only

Description Number

Auxiliary Switch
(two required per switch)

Ground Lug Kit

Hubs

Neutrals
(for fusible stainless and
400A Type 12 & 4X only)

➃

30-800A

30-60-100A DSG100GK
200A DSG200GK
400-600-800A DSG468GK
30-60-100A Use Type HR Hubs ––
200-400A Use Type SSH 4, 4X Hubs ––
600-800A Use Type SSH 4, 4X Hubs ––
30-60-100A DT100NK
200A DT200NK
400A Fusible DS800NK

(1) NO, (1) NC

(2) NO, (2) NC

➄

➄

Replacement Parts – 2 and 3 Pole Type "DT" Switches Only

Description Number

Type 1, 3R & 12 Replacement Handle 30-200A HHD61234
Type 4X Replacement Handle 30-200A HHD61234S
Type 4X Replacement Handle 400-1200A HHD65678

➀ Use HS Type hubs for 30-200A switches.
➁ Not for fusible stainless or 400A Type 12 & 4X switches.
➂ Also for fusible stainless & 400A Type 12 & 4X switches.

Catalog

Catalog

DS200EK1
DS200EK2

➁

Catalog

Wire Ranges (Line, Load and Neutral)
per NEC requirements

30-200A – 2, 3 & 4 Pole Switches

Switch Wire Range (Cu/Al)

Ampere New VBII Design

Range Line, Load and Neutral

30 (1) #14-6

60 (1) #14-6
100 (1) #14-1/0 AWG
200 (1) #6-250

Kcmil

400-1200A – 2, 3 Pole Switches

Switch Wire Range (Cu/Al)

Ampere New VBII Design

Range Line, Load and Neutral

400

600 (2) 1/0 AWG - 500 Kcmil

800

1200

(1) 1/0 AWG - 750 Kcmil or
(2) 1/0 AWG - 250 Kcmil

(2) 1/0 AWG - 750 Kcmil or
(3) 1/0 AWG - 500 Kcmil

(3) 1/0 AWG - 600 Kcmil or
(4) 1/0 AWG - 500 Kcmil

400-800A – 4 Pole Switches

Switch Wire Range (Cu/Al)

Ampere Line, Load and Neutral

Range

400

600 (2) 250- 500 Kcmil
600 (3) 250- 500 Kcmil

➂

(1) 1/0 AWG - 300 Kcmil or
(2) 1/0 AWG - 750 Kcmil

Maximum Horsepower Ratings Fused

1-Phase AC 3-Phase AC

Ampere 250V

Rating 240V 240V 480V 600V DC

30 3 7

60 10 15 30 50 10
100 15 30 60 75 20
200 15 60 125 150 40
400 — 125 125 125 50
600 — 125 — — 50

1

/2 15 20 5

Maximum Horsepower Ratings Non-Fused

30 5 10 20 30 5

60 10 20 50 60 10
100 15 40 75 100 20
200 15 60 125 150 40

400-800 — 125 250 350 50

➃ The following ground lugs are provided as standard in 200A and

larger switches 200-(1) #14-4 Cu/Al 400-800A-(3) #6-250MCM Cu/Al.

➄ One aux. required for normal and one required for emergency switch

line base.

29

C

L

1.13

[28.70]

1.94

[49.28]

1.94

[49.28]

.38

[9.65]

.28 [7.11] Dia. Grounding K.O. [4 Places]

B B

B

.97

[24.64]

.97

[24.64]

1.13

[28.7]

C

L

.38

[9.65]

.10

[2.54]

B

B

B

.97

[24.64]

.97

[24.64]

1.94

[49.28]

1.94

[49.28]

7.19

[30.23]

[Door]

1.00

[25.4]

1.00

[25.4]

1.13

[28.7]

3.00

[76.2]

Door

2.81

[71.37]

8.19

[208.02]

[Door]

6.13

[155.70]

7.97

[202.44]

.85

[21.59]

2.50

[63.50]

2.50

[63.50]

5.38

[136.65]

5.00

[127.00]

5.97

[151.64]

7.69

[195.33]

C

L

.50

[12.70]

[4] .25 [6.35] Dia.

Mounting Holes

B

B

A

B

B

B

1.00

[25.4]

1.13

[28.7]

2.94

[49.28]

.85

[21.59]

Detailed Dimension Drawings

1.00

[25.4]

1.00

[25.4]

1.13

[28.7]

3.00
[76.2]
Door

2.81

[71.37]

8.13

[206.5]

[Door]

1.00

[25.4]

.85

[21.59]

2.94

[74.68]

6.13

[155.70]

7.97

[202.44]

.72

[18.29]

1.75

[44.45]

5.38

[136.35]

1.75

[44.45]

3.50

[88.9]

5.22

[132.59]

5.94

[150.88]

C

L

.50

[12.7]

.94

[23.88]

[4] .25 [6.35] Dia.
Mounting Holes

B

B

A

A

B

B

C

L

1.13

[28.7]

1.00

[25.4]

1.00

[25.4]

.25 [6.35] Dia.
Grounding K.O.

B

B

.38

[9.65]

1.38

[35.5]

1.13

[28.7]

C

L

.38

[9.65]

.10

[2.54]

.91

[23.1]

1.63

[41.40]

1.63

[41.40]

5.44

[36.58]

[Door]

A

A

B

Siemens Type VBII Safety Switches

Type 1 (Indoor)

30 Amp General Duty (2-Pole)

30 Amp General Duty (3-Pole)

KNOCKOUT CONDUIT

CODE SIZE

A (Concentric)

.50 .75

B (Concentric) .50 .75 1.00

Figure 1

Figure 2

Dimensions shown in inches and millimeters [ ].

30

Dimensions shown accurate to

+

1/8 inch.

((

Type 1 (Indoor)

1.71
43[]

6.52
166[]

1.35
34[]

DIA.27

7[]

7.67
195[]

4.34
110[]

1.04
26[]

.94

24[]

9.12
232[]

.95

24[]

1.50
38[]

1.50
38[]

.68

17[]

SEE DETAIL

C

A

(4)

OF BOX

B

9.01
229[]

5.71
145[]

.91

23[]

6.64
169[]

1.51
38[]

1.80
46[]

1.80
46[]

.25

6[]

[] []

.25 DIA GROUND KNOCKOUT
TOP & BOTTOM

B

(3)

TOP & BOTTOM

DIA.27

7[]

.75

19[]

.65

16[]

.28

7[]

DETAIL

C

.91

23[]

1.46
37[]

B

LEFT SIDE

1
[

30 Amp Heavy Duty Non-Fusible
60 Amp Compact Heavy Duty Non-Fusible
60 Amp General Duty Non-Fusible

2.31
313

➀

.32

8[]

]

➀

1.47
37[]

➀

10.17
258[]

8.25

➀

210[]

5.05
128[]

➀

.91

23[]

1.45
37[]

B

LEFT &

RIGHT SIDE

11.11
282[]

Figure 3

30 Amp Heavy Duty Fusible
60 Amp General Duty Fusible

7.67

1.04
26[]

3.21
82[]

Dimensions shown in inches and millimeters [ ].
Dimensions shown accurate to
➀ Dimensions shown apply to heavy duty switches only.

.27 DIA (3)
[7]

1.88
48[]

.79

20[]

195[]

4.34
110[]

2.42
62[]

OF BOX

4.84
123[]

+

1/8 inch.

SEE DETAIL

1.35
34[]

10.11
257[]

A

(4)

C

12.40
315[]

5.95

.94

24[]

.82

21[]

151[]

.91

➀

.32

8[]

15.45
393[]

4.07
103[]

.92

23[]

23[]

1.51
38[]

➀

1.90

1.80
46[]

48[]

➀

8.35
212[]

9.01

➀

229[]

6.64
169[]

➀

10.17
258[]

8.25
209[]

➀

8.35
212[]

KNOCKOUT CONDUIT

CODE SIZE
A (Concentric)
B (Tangential) .50 .75 1.00

.25 DIA GROUND KNOCKOUT
TOP & BOTTOM

B

(3)

TOP & BOTTOM

.25

1.80

6[]

46[]

.50 .75

Figure 4

➀

5.05
128[]

1.46
37[]

14.26

B

(2)
LEFT &
RIGHT SIDE

1.46
37[]

.91

23[]

362[]

.65

16[]

.28

7[]

DETAIL

C

DIA.27

7[]

.75

19[]

31

6.00
152[]

3.35
85[]

2.25
57[]

4.47
114[]

1.19
30[]

.63

16[]

10.19
259[]

1.47
37[]

1.97
50[]

5.00
127[]

13.04
331[]

13.36
339[]

2.48
63[]

SEE DETAIL

B

A

(4)

OF BOX

.27 DIA (3)
[7]

.76

19[]

10.17
258[]

8.25
209[]

5.79
147[]

16.26
413[]

1.69
43[]

1.69
43[]

.87

22[]

5.05
128[]

8.35
212[]

17.46
443[]

1.89
48[]

A

(2)
LEFT &
RIGHT SIDE

9.15
232[]

11.53
293[]

2.07
53[]

2.50
64[]

2.50
64[]

.25

6[]

6.08
155[]

.87

22[]

.88 DIA
KNOCKOUT

.25 DIA GROUND KNOCKOUT
TOP & BOTTOM

A

(3)

TOP & BOTTOM

DIA.27

7[]

.65

16[]

.75

19[]

.28

7[]

DETAIL

B

5.68
144[]

DIA (3).27

7[]

1.19
30[]

1.88
48[]

4.71
120[]

1.51
38[]

10.68
271[]

1.21
31[]

3.50
89[]

2.96
75[]

7.00
178[]

18.72
475[]

19.38
492[]

1.61
41[]

SEE DETAIL

C

B (4)

OF BOX

2.42
62[]

10.17
258[]

2.68
68[]

8.76
223[]

21.95
557[]

2.45
62[]

2.43
62[]

.85

22[]

8.35
212[]

5.05
128[]

8.25
210[]

23.15
588[]

B

(2)
LEFT &
RIGHT SIDE

DIA.27

7[]

.65

16[]

.28

7[]

.75

19[]

DETAIL

C

9.64
245[]

1.94
49[]

2.88
73[]

2.88
73[]

.98

25[]

6.52
166[]

12.01
305[]

.25

6[]

178[]

.25 DIA GROUND KNOCKOUT
TOP & BOTTOM

B

TOP & BOTTOM

A

(2)

TOP & BOTTOM

.88 DIA KNOCKOUT

Detailed Dimension Drawings

Siemens Type VBII Safety Switches

Type 1 (Indoor)

60 Amp Heavy Duty
(Also 30 Amp Oversized Heavy Duty)

➀

Figure 5

➀

➀

➀

➀

KNOCKOUT CONDUIT

CODE SIZE

A (Tangential) .50 .75 1.00 1.25

100 Amp General and Heavy Duty

32

Dimensions shown in inches and millimeters [ ].
Dimensions shown accurate to
➀ Dimensions shown apply to heavy duty switches only.

+

1/8 inch.

Figure 6

➀

➀

➀

➀

➀

KNOCKOUT CONDUIT

CODE SIZE

A (Tangential) .75 1.00 1.25 1.50

B (Tangential) 1.00 1.25 1.50 2.00

➀

Type 1 (Indoor)

DIA (4)

.33

8[]

8.20

7.19
183[]

.81

21[]

15.39
391[]

3.10

3.68
93[]

5.10
130[]

3.81
97[]

25.22
640[]

22.43
570[]

5.50
140[]

5.50
140[]

SEE DETAIL

C

A

(4)

OF BOX

208[]79[]

9.74
247[]

4.39
112[]

10.17
258[]

12.33
313[]

12.42
315[]

29.90
759[]

2.37
60[]

2.31
59[]

31.07
789[]

.81

21[]

6.36
162[]

4.37
111[]

A

(2)
LEFT &
RIGHT SIDE}

16.98
431[]

8.19
208[]

.87

22[]

2.45
62[]

4.88
124[]

4.88
124[]

14.62
371[]

.20

5[]

.88 DIA KNOCKOUT

TOP & BOTTOM

.25 DIA GROUND KNOCKOUT TOP & BOTTOM

A

(3)

TOP & BOTTOM

2.50
64[]

39.00
991[]

2.07
53[]

20.50
521[]

24.65
626[]

44

1[

.43 DIA (4)

11[]

]

44.00
1118[]

9.23
234[]

44.57
1132[]

14.68
373[]

13.25
337[]

13.46
342[]

18.77
477[]

13.44
341[]

A(4)

11.00
[ 279 ]

26.70
[ 678 ]

1.56
[ 40 ]

5.50
[ 140 ]

11.00
[ 279 ]

16.50
[ 279 ]

4.07
[ 104 ]

1.80
[ 46 ]

.25
[ 6 ]

.50-.75 DIA (2)
GROUND KNOCKOUT
TOP & BOTTOM

.47

12[]

DIA.38

10[]

DIA1.00

25[]

1.44
37[]

DETAIL

C

200 Amp General and Heavy Duty

Figure 7

➀

➀

➀

➀

➀

KNOCKOUT CONDUIT

CODE SIZE

A (Tangential) 1.25 1.50 2.00 2.50

➀

400 / 600 Amp General and Heavy Duty Non-Fusible

Dimensions shown in inches and millimeters [ ].
Dimensions shown accurate to
➀ Dimensions shown apply to heavy duty switches only.

+

1/8 inch.

Figure 8

[ 419
]

KNOCKOUT CONDUIT

CODE SIZE

A (Tangential) 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50

33

2.50
64[]

39.00
991[]

2.07
53[]

20.50
521[]

24.65
626[]

44.00
1118[]

9.23
234[]

44.57
1132[]

14.68
373[]

13.25
337[]

13.46
342[]

18.77
477[]

13.44
341[]

.43 DIA (4)

11[]

A(4)

11.00
[ 279 ]

26.70
[ 678 ]

1.56
[ 40 ]

5.50
[ 140 ]

11.00
[ 279 ]

16.50
[ 279 ]

4.07
[ 104 ]

1.80
[ 46 ]

.25
[ 6 ]

.50-.75 DIA (2)
GROUND KNOCKOUT
TOP & BOTTOM

Detailed Dimension Drawings

Siemens Type VBII Safety Switches

Type 1 (Indoor)

400 / 600 General and Heavy Duty Fusible

C

A

.43 DIA

(4)

[ 11 ]

Figure 9

E

B

SWITCH TYPE

STANDARD

HEIGHT REDUCED

D

[419 ]

DIMENSIONS

ABCDE

56.57[1437]

45.82[1164]

56.07[1424]

45.31[1151]

51.00[1295]

40.25[1022]

25.46[647]

20.99[533]

18.77[477]

12.49[317]

KNOCKOUT CONDUIT

CODE SIZE

A 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50

800 / 1200 Amp Heavy Duty Non-Fusible

38.40
975[]

32

2.07

3.20

53[]

[ 81 ]

.56 Dia (4)

34

14[]

Dimensions shown in inches and millimeters [ ].
Dimensions shown accurate to

34.25

[ 813 ]

870[]

+

1/8 inch.

49.25
1251[]

2.79

2.50
64[]

[ 71 ]

24.02
610[]

55.16

54.82
1392[]

[ 1401 ]

18.46
469[]

14.68
373[]

13.42
341[]

13.25
337[]

9.24
235[]

54.25

[ 1389 ]

54.67

1378[]

Figure 10

40.00

39.96

[ 1016 ]

1015[]

No knockouts in the enclosures.

.25

6[]

C

L

1.0 0

[ 25.4 ]

1.0 0

[ 25.4 ]

.31

(7.87)

.28 (7.11)

DIA GROUNDING KNOCKOUT (2) PLACES

B

B

1.69

[ 42.93 ]

1.69

[ 42.93 ]

1.13

[ 28.7 ]

1.3 1

[ 33.27 ]

C

L

.10

[ 2.54 ]

Type HA Outdoor
Hub Provision

5.63

[ 143.0 ]

1.00

[ 25.4 ]

3.13

[ 79.50 ]

2.94

[ 74.68 ]

8.16

[ 207.26 ]

(Door)

1.13

[ 28.7 ]

6.13

[ 155.7 ]

8.07

[ 204.98 ]

.85

[ 21.59 ]

5.38

[ 136.65 ]

1.75

[ 44.5 ]

3.50

[ 88.9 ]

5.22

[ 132.59 ]

C

L

5.44

[ 138.18 ]

(Door)

.50

[ 12.7 ]

A

A

B

.85

[ 21.59 ]

5.94

[ 150.88 ]

1.13

[ 28.7 ]

2.81

[ 71.37 ]

(3) .25 (6.35) DIA
MOUNTING HOLES

14.68
373[]

32

813[]

3.20
81[]

38.40
975[]

61.25
1556[]

67.16
1706[]

24.02
610[]

30.46
774[]

13.24
336[]

13.44
341[]

66.67
1693[]

9.24
236[]

.25

6[]

40.00
1016[]

2.79
71[]

.56 Dia (4)

14[]

Type 1 (Indoor)

800 / 1200 Amp Heavy Duty Fusible

Figure 11

No knockouts in the enclosures.

Type 3R (Outdoor)

30 Amp General Duty (2-Pole)

+

1/8 inch.

Dimensions shown in inches and millimeters [ ].
Dimensions shown accurate to

Figure 12

KNOCKOUT CONDUIT

CODE SIZE
A (Concentric)
B (Concentric) .50 .75 1.00

.50 .75

35

1.0 0

[ 25.4 ]

3.13

[ 79.50 ]

2.94

[ 74.68 ]

8.16

[ 207.26 ]

(Door)

1.13

[ 28.7 ]

6.13

[ 155.7 ]

8.07

[ 204.98 ]

.85

[ 21.59 ]

5.38

[ 136.65 ]

2.50

[ 63.50 ]

2.50

[ 63.50 ]

5.00

[ 127 ]

6.97

[ 177.04 ]

C

L

7.1 9

[ 182.63 ]

(Door)

.50

[ 12.7 ]

A

A

B

.85

[ 21.59 ]

7.69

[ 195.33 ]

1.13

[ 28.7 ]

2.81

[ 71.37 ]

(3) .25 (6.35) DIA
MOUNTING HOLES

C

L

1.9 4

[ 49.28 ]

1.9 4

[ 49.28 ]

.28 (7.11) DIA GROUNDING KNOCKOUT (2) PLACES

B B B

1.13

[ 28.7 ]

.97

[24.64]

.97

[24.64]

.38

[ 9.65 ]

1.31

[ 33.27 ]

C

L

.10

[ 2.54 ]

TYPE HA OUTDOOR
HUB PROVISION

7.38

[ 187.45 ]

Detailed Dimension Drawings

1.60
41[]

.32

8[]

12.31
313[]

10.17
258[]

.92

23[]

11.11
282[]

5.05
128[]

8.25
210[]

8.35
212[]

.90

23[]

1.32
34[]

3.32
84[]

.64

16[]

SEE DETAIL

C

PROVISION FOR TYPE "HS" HUB

DIA.27

7[]

.65

16[]

.28

7[]

.75

19[]

DETAIL

C

9.01
229[]

5.71
145[]

.91

23[]

1.51
38[]

1.80
46[]

1.80
46[]

6.64
169[]

.25

6[]

.25 DIA
GROUND KNOCKOUT

B

(3)

.91

23[]

1.46
37[]

B

LEFT SIDE

DIA (3).27

7[]

1.71
43[]

6.52
166[]

1.32
34[]

1.35
34[]

1.50
38[]

1.50
38[]

.95

24[]

.68

17[]

7.91
201[]

4.34

110[]

1.04
26[]

A

(2)

SEE DETAIL

C

OF BOX

B

Siemens Type VBII Safety Switches

Type 3R (Outdoor)

30 Amp General Duty (3-Pole)

KNOCKOUT CONDUIT

CODE SIZE
A (Concentric)
B (Concentric) .50 .75 1.00

.50 .75

Figure 13

1.94

1.94

[ 49.28 ]

[ 49.28 ]

C

L

B B B

.97

.97

[24.64]

[24.64]

.28 (7.11) DIA GROUNDING KNOCKOUT (2) PLACES

.38

[ 9.65 ]

1.13

[ 28.7 ]

30 Amp Heavy Duty Non-Fusible
60 Amp Compact Heavy Duty Non-Fusible
60 Amp General Duty Non-Fusible

36

Dimensions shown in inches and millimeters [ ].
Dimensions shown accurate to
➀ Dimensions shown apply to heavy duty switches only.

+

1/8 inch.

➀

➀

➀

Figure 14

➀

➀

➀

KNOCKOUT CONDUIT

CODE SIZE
A (Concentric)
B (Tangential) .50 .75 1.00

.50 .75

4.47
114[]

1.19
30[]

3.35
85[]

2.25
57[]

33[]

10.43
265[]

1.47
37[]

6.00
152[]

.65

17[]

13.36
339[]

SEE DETAIL

B

OF BOX

.27 DIA (2)
[ 7 ]

A

(2)

.76

19[]

5.05
128[]

10.17
258[]

8.35
212[]

.87

22[]

8.25
210[]

5.79
147[]

16.26
413[]

.91

23[]

1.69
43[]

1.89
48[]

.31

8[]

17.46
443[]

A

LEFT &

RIGHT SIDE

Type 3R (Outdoor)

1.32
33[]

.65

17[]

4.58
116[]

PROVISION FOR
TYPE "HS" HUB

.64

16[]

3.32

84[]

1.32
34[]

PROVISION FOR
TYPE "HS" HUB

1.35
34[]

4.84
123[]

.82

21[]

2.42
62[]

7.91
201[]

1.04
26[]

3.21
82[]

.79

20[]

4.34
110[]

34[]

10.11
257[]

1.88
48[]

A

(2)

OF BOX

SEE DETAIL

C

(3).27 DIA

[ 7 ]

15.45
393[]

.32

8[]

8.25
209[]

5.05
128[]

10.17
258[]

4.07
103[]

8.35
212[]

.91

23[]

1.46
37[]

1.90
48[]

14.39
365[]

.78

20[]

B

LEFT &

RIGHT SIDE

5.95
151[]

9.01
229[]

.91

23[]

1.51
38[]

1.80
46[]

1.80
46[]

6.64
169[]

.25

6[]

B

(3)

.25 DIA
GROUND KNOCKOUT

DIA.27

7[]

[]

.65

16[]

.28

7[]

.75

19[]

DETAIL

C

30 Amp Heavy Duty Fusible
60 Amp General Duty Fusible

➀

➀

➀

➀

➀

➀

KNOCKOUT CONDUIT

CODE SIZE
A (Concentric)
B (Tangential) .50 .75 1.00

Figure 15

.50 .75

60 Amp Heavy Duty
(also 30A Oversized Heavy Duty)

Dimensions shown in inches and millimeters [ ].
Dimensions shown accurate to
➀ Dimensions shown apply to heavy duty switches only.

+

1/8 inch.

.88 DIA
KNOCKOUT

6.08
155[]

.87

22[]

2.08
53[]

2.50
64[]

11.53
293[]

9.16
233[]

.25 DIA
GROUND KNOCKOUT

A

(3)

2.50
64[]

.25

6[]

Figure 16

.28

7[]

.65

16[]

KNOCKOUT CONDUIT

CODE SIZE

A (Tangential) .50 .75 1.00 1.25

DETAIL

B

DIA.27

7[]

.75

19[]

37

Detailed Dimension Drawings

Siemens Type VBII Safety Switches

Type 3R (Outdoor)

100 Amp General and Heavy Duty
(also 60A Oversized Heavy Duty)

➀

➀

➀

➀

➀

➀

KNOCKOUT CONDUIT

CODE SIZE

A (Tangential) .75 1.00 1.25 1.50

B (Tangential) 1.00 1.25 1.50 2.00

Figure 17

200 Amp General and Heavy Duty

15.94

7.19
183[]

.33

DIA (4)

8[]

3.68

38

5.50

93[]

140[]

3.10
79[]

Dimensions shown in inches and millimeters [ ].
Dimensions shown accurate to
➀ Dimensions shown apply to heavy duty switches only.

405[]

OF BOX

8.20
208[]

SEE DETAIL

A

(2)

5.50
140[]

.88 DIA KNOCKOUT

8.19
208[]

+

1/8 inch.

22.43
570[]

.81

21[]

C

5.10
130[]

.87

22[]

2.45
62[]

4.88

.35

9[]

31.07
789[]

12.42

124[]

➀

4.39
112[]

➀

315[]

4.37
111[]

➀

16.99
432[]

14.61
371[]

➀

12.33
313[]

➀

10.17
258[]

6.36
162[]

.91

A

LEFT &

RIGHT SIDE

2.31

.81

21[]

➀

9.74
247[]

.25 DIA GROUND KNOCKOUT

A

(3)

.20

4.88
124[]

5[]

23[]

59[]

7.30
185[]

29.90
759[]

.65

17[]

1.32
34[]

.47

12[]

1.44
37[]

DETAIL

C

KNOCKOUT CONDUIT

CODE SIZE

A (Tangential) 1.25 1.50 2.00 2.50

Figure 18

PROVISION FOR
TYPE "HS" HUB

DIA.38

10[]

DIA1.00

25[]

14.68
373[]

13.44
341[]

18.77
477[]

13.46
342[]

13.25
337[]

44.07
1120[]

44.57
1132[]

.83

21[]

.62

16[]

9.23
234[]

2.07
53[]

20.50
521[]

26.50
673[]

2.50
64[]

39.00
991[]

.43 DIA (4)

11[]

A(4)

11.00
[ 279 ]

26.70
[ 678 ]

1.56
[ 40 ]

5.50
[ 140 ]

11.00
[ 279 ]

16.50
[ 279 ]

4.07
[ 104 ]

1.80
[ 46 ]

.25
[ 6 ]

.50-.75 DIA (2)
GROUND KNOCKOUT
BOTTOM ONLY

Type 3R (Outdoor)

26.00
660[]

2.07
53[]

20.50
521[]

2.50
64[]

51.00
1295[]

.43 DIA (4)

11[]

14.68
373[]

56.57
1437[]

9.23
234[]

56.07
1424[]

13.44
341[]

.83

21[]

.62

16[]

18.77
477[]

25.46
647[]

13.24
336[]

A(4)

11.00
[ 279 ]

26.70
[ 678 ]

1.56
[ 40 ]

5.50
[ 140 ]

11.00
[ 279 ]

16.50
[ 279 ]

4.07
[ 104 ]

1.80
[ 46 ]

.25
[ 6 ]

.50-.75 DIA (2)
GROUND KNOCKOUT
BOTTOM ONLY

400 / 600 Amp Heavy Duty Non-Fusible

Figure 19

[ 419 ]

KNOCKOUT CONDUIT

CODE SIZE

A 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50

400 / 600 Amp General and Heavy Duty Fusible

+

Dimensions shown in inches and millimeters [ ].
Dimensions shown accurate to

1/8 inch.

C

E

A

D

STANDARD
HEIGHT REDUCED

B

SWITCH TYPE

Figure 20

DIMENSIONS

ABCDE

56.57[1437]

45.82[1164]

56.07[1424]

45.31[1151]

51.00[1295]

40.25[1022]

[ 419 ]

KNOCKOUT CONDUIT

CODE SIZE

A (Tangential) 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50

25.46[647]

20.99[533]

18.77[477]

12.49[317]

39

34.25
870[]

2.07
53[]

38.40
975[]

2.50
64[]

61.25
1556[]

39.96

39.50
1003[]

14.68
373[]

66.82
1697[]

24.02
610[]

30.46
774[]

13.24
336[]

13.44
341[]

66.25
1683[]

.83

21[

]

9.24
235[]

.25

6[]

38.40
975[]

1027[]

40.45

9.24
235[]

.25

6[]

38.40
975[]

1027[]

40.45

3.20
81[]

32.00
813[]

40.25
1022[]

2.79
71[]

49.25
1251[]

.56 DIA (4)

14[]

14.68
373[]

13.44
341[]

24.02
610[]

18.46
469[]

13.25
337[]

54.67
1389[]

55.16
1401[]

.83

21[]

.54

14[]

9.57
243[]

Detailed Dimension Drawings

Siemens Type VBII Safety Switches

Type 3R (Outdoor)

800 / 1200 General and Heavy Duty Non-Fusible

Figure 21

40.49
[ 1028 ]

No knockouts in the enclosures.

800 / 1200 Amp Heavy Duty Fusible

40.25

[ 1022 ]

38.44

2.79

[ 71 ]

40

3.20

[ 81 ]

No knockouts in the enclosures.

Dimensions shown in inches and millimeters [ ].
Dimensions shown accurate to

32.00

[ 813 ]

[ 976 ]

+

1/8 inch.

67.16

[1706]

66.67

[1693]

9.29

[ 236 ]

40.49

[ 1028 ]

38.44

[ 976 ]

Figure 22

Type 4X (Stainless); 12 (Industrial)

7.42
188[]

3.24
82[]

.42

11[]

13.33
338[]

2.75
70[]

2.75
70[]

DIA (4).27

8[]

.05

1[]

OF BOX

SEE DETAIL

A

6.65
169[]

6.22
158[]

9.02
229[]

.95

24[]

.35

9[]

DIA.63

16[]

DIA.27

7[]

DETAIL

A

11.12
282[]

5.56
141[]

8.59
218[]

1.81
46[]

1.86
47[]

14.14
359[]

8.46
215[]

.55

14[]

10.46
266[]

14.16
360[]

16.46
418[]

7.42
188[]

.42

11[]

2.75
70[]

2.75
70[]

3.24
82[]

SEE DETAIL

A

OF BOX

.27 DIA (4)

7[]

17.33
440[]

14.27
362[]

8.46
215[]

8.59
218[]

10.46
266[]

.55

14[]

5.32
135[]

17.31
440[]

1.98
50[]

4.98
126[]

.35

DIA.63

16[]

.95

24[]

DIA.27

7[]

.35

9[]

DETAIL

A

6.22
158[]

6.65
169[]

9.02

229[]

30 Amp Heavy Duty Non-Fusible
60 Amp Compact Heavy Duty Non-Fusible

Figure 23

No knockouts in the enclosures.

30 Amp Heavy Duty Fusible

No knockouts in the enclosures.

Dimensions shown in inches and millimeters [ ].
Dimensions shown accurate to

+

1/8 inch.

Figure 24

41

18.47
469[]

.42

11[]

9.94
253[]

DIA (4)

.27

7

[]

3.62
92[]

SEE DETAIL

A

OF BOX

4.00
[]

102

4.00
[]

102

19.31
491[]

16.27
413[]

19.31
490[]

.83

21[]

8.45
215[]

8.59
218[]

5.33
135[]

1.99
51[]

10.46
266[]

6.69
170[]

.95

24[]

DIA.27

7[]

DIA.62

16[]

.35

9[]

DETAIL

A

11.47
291[]

6.34
161[]

9.17
233[]

10.43
265[]

24.16

[]

.42

11[]

4.74
120[]

SEE DETAIL

A

.27 DIA (4)

614

7[]

4.25
[]

108

4.25
[]

108

25.00
635[]

21.96
558[]

5.34
136[]

8.59
218[]

23.16
588[]

8.45
215[]

3.52
89[]

10.46
266[]

2.04
52[]

8.73
222[]

12.02
305[]

9.65
245[]

6.80
[]

173

.95

24[]

DIA.67

17[]

DIA.27

7[]

.35

9[]

DETAIL

A

Detailed Dimension Drawings

Siemens Type VBII Safety Switches

Type 4X (Stainless); 12 (Industrial)

60 Amp Heavy Duty

Figure 25

No knockouts in the enclosures.

100 Amp Heavy Duty

No knockouts in the enclosures.

Dimensions shown in inches and millimeters [ ].

42

Dimensions shown accurate to

+

1/8 inch.

Figure 26

Type 4X (Stainless); 12 (Industrial)

6.75
171[]

6.75
171[]

.42

11[]

32.17
817[]

15.39
391[]

7.22
183[]

OF BOX

SEE DETAIL

A

.33 DIA (4)

9[]

33.00
838[]

10.01
254[]

10.37
263[]

5.24
133[]

29.96
761[]

31.07
789[]

6.63
168[]

4.60
117[]

12.58
319[]

11.86
301[]

16.95
431[]

8.45
215[]

14.62
371[]

DIA.75

19[]

1.14
29[]

DIA.38

10[]

.44

11[]

DETAIL

A

16.00
406[]

4.41
112[]

24.82
630[]

.63

16[]

46.43
1179[]

SEE DETAIL

A

14.64
372[]

47.68
1211[]

44.14
1121[]

9.19
233[]

13.19
335[]

13.17
335[]

44.57
1132[]

13.36
339[]

18.54
471[]

9.19
233[]

24.82
630[]

26.44
672[]

1.40
36[]

.47

1[2

DIA.56

14[]

DIA1.00

25[]

DETAIL

A

]

200 Amp Heavy Duty

Figure 27

No knockouts in the enclosures.

400 / 600 Amp Heavy Duty Non-Fusible

No knockouts in the enclosures.

Dimensions shown in inches and millimeters [ ].
Dimensions shown accurate to

+

1/8 inch.

Figure 28

43

14.68
373[]

58.56
1487[]

54.67
1389[]

9.24
235[]

13.24
336[]

18.46
469[]

55.16
1401[]

13.44
341[]

24.02
610[]

32.00
813[]

3.22
82[]

38.44
976[]

.78

20[]

57

1448[]

40

1016[]

SEE DETAIL

A

Detailed Dimension Drawings

24.82
630[]

16.00
406[]

4.41
112[]

.63

16[]

58.43
1484[]

SEE DETAIL

A

14.64
372[]

59.68
1516[]

56.14
1426[]

56.57
1437[]

25.17
639[]

13.19
335[]

9.19
233[]

13.34
337[]

18.54
471[]

DIA.56

[]

14

9.19
233[]

24.82
630[]

26.44
672[]

1.40
36[]

[]

DIA.56

[]

DIA1.00

25[]

DETAIL

A

14

.47
12

Siemens Type VBII Safety Switches

Type 4X (Stainless); 12 (Industrial)

400 / 600 Amp Heavy Duty Fusible

Figure 29

No knockouts in the enclosures.

800 / 1200 Amp Heavy Duty Non-Fusible

44

No knockouts in the enclosures.

Dimensions shown in inches and millimeters [ ].
Dimensions shown accurate to

+

1/8 inch.

Figure 30

40

1016[]

9.67

[ 246 ]

9.67

.29

[ 246 ]

236 ]

1.40
36[]

.47

1[2

]

DETAIL

38.44
976[]

A

DIA.56

14[]

DIA1.00

25[]

Type 4X (Stainless); 12 (Industrial)

800 / 1200 Amp Heavy Duty Fusible

9.67

[ 246 ]

Figure 31

9.67

[ 246 ]

No knockouts in the enclosures.

K

Types 7 and 9 (Figure 2)

Breaker Catalog Mounting Inside Outside Conduit Size

Type Number A B C D E F G H K Std. Max.

ED2, ED4, ED6 EA 5 1/2 13 1/8 5 15/16 10 3/4 5 7/16 9 7/16 14 1/4 6 5/8 1 5/8 1 1/4 1 1/4

HED4, HED6 EB 6 18 6 1/2 16 15 9/16 9 7/8 19 3/8 6 11/16 2 2 2
FXD6, FD6, HFD6, HFXD6, CFD6

JXD2(A), JXD6(A), JD6, SJD6(A)

HJD6, HJXD6(A), HHJD6, EC4 10 1/4 22 5/8 11 3/4 20 6 1/2 15 3/8 23 7/8 8 1/4 2 3/4 2 1/2 3

HHJXD6, SHJD6 EE 8 1/2 27 1/8 10 3/4 24 1/8 7 3/4 13 7/8 27 1/4 9 9/16 4 3 4

LXD6(A), LD6(A), SLD6(A),
HLD6(A), HLXD6(A), HHLD6, ED6 11 7/8 40 3/4 13 3/8 37 7/8 7 7/8 18 1/8 42 5/8 9 7/8 3 5/8 4 4

HHLXD6, SHLD6

Dimensions shown in inches and millimeters [ ].
Dimensions shown accurate to

+

1/8 inch.

Dimensions Command (inches) Knockouts (4)

EC2 10 1/4 22 5/8 11 3/4 20 6 1/2 15 3/8 23 7/8 8 1/4 2 3/4 2 2 1/2

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A

D

E

(6) “F“ Dia. mounting holes

C

L

This mounting hole
omitted on 30-100A,
4 pole Non-fusible
switches

Detailed Dimension Drawings

Siemens Type VBII Safety Switches

Figure 1: Type 1

C

B

Figure 1: Type 12/3R and 4X

E

D

(6) ”F“ Dia. mounting holes (30-200A)

C

C

L

B

A

4 & 6 Pole Safety Switch Dimensions – Inches (mm)

Enclosure Mounting

Catalog Number

Figure 1, 4-Pole Fusible and Non-fusible, Type 1

HNF461 24.50 (622) 9.53 (242) 6.09 (155) 19.00 (483) 6.75 (171) 0.268 (7)

HF461 29.12 (740) 9.53 (242) 6.09 (155) 23.50 (597) 6.75 (171) 0.268 (7)

HNF462 24.88 (632) 11.50 (292) 6.09 (155) 19.00 (483) 9.38 (238) 0.268 (7)

HF462 33.53 (852) 11.50 (292) 6.09 (155) 27.50 (699) 9.38 (238) 0.268 (7)

HNF463 27.62 (702) 12.18 (309) 6.09 (155) 19.36 (492) 8.00 (203) 0.268 (7)

HF463 36.44 (926) 12.18 (309) 6.09 (155) 28.11 (714) 8.00 (203) 0.268 (7)

HNF464 36.00 (914) 19.12 (486) 6.42 (163) 30.88 (784) 15.00 (381) 0.44 (11)

HF464 49.48 (1257) 19.12 (486) 6.42 (163) 45.50 (1130) 15.00 (381) 0.44 (11)

Figure 2, 4 & 6-Pole Fusible Type 12/3R and 4X

HF461J, HF661J, 29.50 (622) 9.53 (242) 6.48 (165) 31.65 (804) 5.47 (139) 0.27 (7)

HF661S

HF462J, HF662J, 33.53 (852) 11.50 (292) 6.48 (165) 35.69 (907) 8.00 (203) 0.27 (7)

HF662S

HF463J, HF663J, 36.44 (926) 12.18 (309) 6.48 (165) 38.67 (982) 8.47 (215) 0.27 (7)

HF663S

HF464J, HF664J, 49.48 (1257) 19.12 (486) 6.78 (172) 51.64 (1312) 13.44 (341) 0.33 (8)

HF664S

Figure 2, 4 & 6-Pole Non-fusible Type 12/3R and 4X

HNF461J, HNF661J, 24.50 (622) 9.53 (242) 6.48 (165) 26.65 (667) 5.47 (139) 0.27 (7)

HNF661S

HNF462J, HNF662J, 24.88 (632) 11.50 (292) 6.48 (165) 27.03 (687) 8.00 (203) 0.27 (7)

HNF662S

HNF463J, HNF663J, 27.54 (700) 12.18 (309) 6.48 (165) 29.77 (756) 8.47 (215) 0.27 (7)

HNF663S

HNF464J, HNF664J, 36.00 (914) 19.12 (486) 6.78 (172) 38.16 (969) 13.44 (341) 0.33 (8)

HNF664S

ABCDEF

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Figure 1: Type 1 & 3R

A

D

E

(6) ”F“ Dia. mounting holes (30-200A)
(4) ”F“ Dia. mounting holes (400-1200A)

C

L

C

B

This mounting hole
omitted on 30-100A
Type VBII Non-Fusible
switches

A

➃

Figure 2: Type 4X & 12

E

C

C

B

VBII Design Double Throw Dimensions – Inches

Catalog Number

Figure 1 (30-1200A Type 1 & 3R)

DTNF221, DTNF321, DTNF361, DTNF361R 24.50 9.53 6.09 19.00 6.75 0.268
DTF321, DTF321R, DTF361 29.12 9.53 6.09 23.50 6.75 0.268
DTNF222, DTNF322, DTNF362, DTNF362R 24.88 11.50 6.09 19.00 9.38 0.268
DTF322, DTF322R, DTF362 33.45 11.50 6.09 27.50 9.38 0.268

DTNF223, DTNF323, DTNF323R, DTNF363, DTNF363R,
DTGNF223R, DTGNF223NR, DTGNF323R, DTGNF323NR

DTF323, DTF323R, DTF363, DTF363R 36.44 12.18 6.09 28.11 8.00 0.268

DTNF224, DTNF224R, DTNF324R, DTNF324, DTNF364R,
DTGNF224R, DTGNF224NR, DTGNF324R, DTGNF324NR

DTF224, DTF224R, DTF324, DTF324R, DTF364, DTF364R 49.44 19.12 6.42 44.50 15.00 0.44
DTF325, DTF326, DTF365 73.54 28.22 9.44 65.50 16.00 0.56
DTNF225, DTNF225R, DTNF325, DTNF365, DTNF365R 57.71 28.22 9.44 49.75 16.00 0.56
DTNF326, DTNF366, DTNF366R 57.71 28.22 9.44 49.75 16.00 0.56
DTNF327, DTNF367, DTNF367R 71.65 41.60 9.44 63.70 32.00 0.56
DTNF368, DTNF368R 71.65 41.60 9.44 63.70 32.00 0.56
NFR451DTK➂, NFR452DTK➂, NFR453DTK
NF454DTK➁➂, NFR454DTK

NF455DTK➂, NF456DTK➂, NF457DTK
NFR455DTK➂, NFR456DTK➂, NFR457DTK

Figure 2 (30-200A Type 12 & 4X)

DTNF361J, DTNF361S 24.42 9.65 6.48 26.65 5.47 0.27
DTNF362J, DTNF362S 24.80 11.61 6.48 27.03 8.00 0.27
DTNF363J, DTNF363S 27.54 12.29 6.48 29.77 8.47 0.27
DTNF364J, DTNF364S 35.93 19.24 6.78 38.16 13.44 0.33
NF355HDTK➁, NF355SSDTK➁ 53.82 22.66 7.25 56.20 18.00 0.56
F353SSDTK
F354SSDTK
F355SSDTK

➀ (3) Mounting holes supplied (1 at top).
➁ (4) Mounting holes supplied.
➂ These switches are not Type VBII design.
➃ Drip hood not shown but provided on Type 3R enclosures.

Note: For inches/ millimeters conversion, multiply inches by 25.4.

➁➂

➁➂

➁➂

➁➂

D

(6) ”F“ Dia. mounting holes (30-200A)
(4) ”F“ Dia. mounting holes (400-1200A)

Enclosure Mounting

ABC DEF

27.62 12.18 6.09 19.36 8.00 0.268

36.00 19.12 6.42 31.00 15.00 0.44

➂

➂

➂

24.63 11.63 4.78 21.50 9.25

37.25 19.19 6.32 33.50 16.00

63.31 27.00 8.88 58.50 22.25

37.00 11.62 5.50 39.50 9.00 0.26

50.90 19.16 6.48 63.27 16.12 0.50

74.50 25.00 8.92 76.69 20.25 0.56

C

L

C

B

➀

➁

➁

0.25

0.56

0.56

➀

➁

➁

47

Replacement Parts

Siemens Type VBII Safety Switch

HFB656

HNB623

HBB612

HFB612

HM6123

HH6123

Ampere Line Load Handle/Handle Guard Mechanism

Rating Base Base General Duty Heavy Duty Assembly Lugs

30A General Duty 2- and 3-Pole Fusible and Non-fusible ➄ 240V Max

30 Fused, 2-Pole W410472A – – – – – ➀
30 Fused, 3-Pole W410473A – – – – – ➀

30 Non-fused W410473B – – – – – ➀

Fusible 2 and 3-Pole 60-600A General Duty & 30-600A Heavy Duty ➄➇ 240V Max

30 HD 240V HFB21 ➁ HBB21 ➁ – HH6123 ➆ HM6123 ➆ HL612 ➀

60 GD HFB612 ➁ HBB612 ➁ GH223 – HM6123 HL612 ➀

60 HD 240V

➉

100 HFB63 ➁ HBB63 ➁ GH223 HH6123 ➆ HM6123 ➆ HL63 ➀
200 HFB64 ➁ HBB64 ➁ GH24 HH64 ➆ HM64 ➆ HL64 ➀
400 HFB65 ➂➅ HBB656 ➂➅ HH65678 HH65678 ➆ HM65 HL65678 ➃
600 HFB66 ➂➅ HBB656➂➅ HH65678 HH65678 ➆ HM66 HL65678 ➃
800 HFB67A ➁➅ HBB67A ➁➅ – HH65678 ➆ HM67A

1200 HFB68 ➅ HBB68 ➅ – HH68

HFB22 ➁ HBB22 ➁ – HH6123 ➆ HM6123 ➆ HL612 ➀

HL67A

➆

HM678

➈

➅➈

Fusible 3-Pole Heavy Duty ➄➇ 600V Max

30 600V HFB612 ➁ HBB612 ➁ – HH6123 ➆ HM6123 ➆ HL612 ➀
60 600V HFB62 ➁ HBB62 ➁ – HH6123 ➆ HM6123 ➆ HL612 ➀

60A Oversized HFB623 ➁ HBB623 ➁ – HH6123 HM6123 –

100 HFB63 ➁ HBB63 ➁ – HH6123 ➆ HM6123 ➆ HL63 ➀
200 HFB64 ➁ HBB64 ➁ – HH64 ➆ HM64 ➆ HL64 ➀
400 HFB65 ➂➅ HBB656 ➂➅ – HH65678 ➆ HM65 HL65678 ➃
600 HFB66 ➂➅ HBB656 ➂➅ HH65678 HH65678 ➆ HM66 HL65678 ➃
800 HFB67A ➁➅ HBB67A ➁➅ – HH65678 ➆ HM67A

1200 HFB68 ➅ HBB68 ➅ – HH68

➆

HM678

HL67A

➈

➅➈

Non-Fusible 3-Pole 60-600A General Duty and 30-600A Heavy Duty ➄➇ 600V Max

30 HD HNB612 ➁ – – HH6123 ➆ HM6123 ➆ HL612 ➀
60 GD HNB612 ➁ – GH223 – HM6123 HL612 ➀

➉

60 HD

11

100 HNB623 ➁ – GH223 HH6123 ➆ HM6123 ➆ HL63 ➀
200 HNB64 ➁ – GH24 HH64 ➆ HM64 ➆ HL64 ➀
400 HNB65 ➂➅ – HH65678 HH65678 ➆ HM65 HL65678 ➃
600 HNB66 ➂➅ – HH65678 HH65678 ➆ HM66 HL65678 ➃
800 HNB67A ➁➅ – – HH65678 ➆ HM67A HL67A

1200 HNB68 ➁➅ – – HH68

➀ Three lugs included in kit. ➆ For type 4 / 4X stainless steel switches add “S” to end of catalog number.

48

➁ Includes lugs. ➇ For replacement door for heavy duty switches add “DOOR” to end of switch catalog number.
➂ Lugs are not included. ➈ Lugs included with line and load bases.
➃ One lug per kit. ➉ Also for oversized 30A HD switches.
➄ One per switch required unless otherwise noted. Also for oversized switch HNF362RL.
➅ One required per pole.

HNB623 ➁ – – HH6123 ➆ HM6123 ➆ HL612 ➀

➆

11

HM678 ➈

➅➈

Fuse Application and Selection Data

Siemens Type VBII Safety Switch

Siemens enclosed safety switches are
designed for fuse versatility. Although
Siemens is not a manufacturer of fuses,
once the type of fuse needed for a
particular application is determined, it’s
easy to select an appropriate switch.

One-Time Fuses

One-time fuses are standard for use in
situations calling for 1200 amperes or
less with maximum voltages for 250 or
600 volts. Specially designed, current­carrying links are connected to contact
pieces at the ends of the enclosure.
When an overload occurs, the circuit
quickly opens and the arc is quenched
by granular insulating material that
surrounds the current carrying links.

Available in all classes.

The proper fuse type for the application
is selected using the following
parameters:

• Voltage requirements

• Conductor ampacity

• Horsepower requirements

• Maximum available RMS
fault-current

• UL fuse class when specified

Current Limiting Fuses

This design offers the highest degree of
circuit protection among fuses. Inside,
usually copper or silver alloy links are
embedded in pure quartz sand between
heavy copper end blocks. The special
design is fast-acting and interrupts
during the first half-cycle of a fault.
This causes a limitation of both fault­peak current and let-through
current.

Available in Classes J, L, R and T.

The compatible fusible safety switch is
selected following these parameters:

• System voltage requirements

• Fuse amp ratings

• Available fault current

• UL fuse class

• Environmental conditions

• Number of poles required

Dual-element Time-delay Fuses

Dual-element fuses may have time­delay designation since these fuses
employ two distinctly separate types
of elements. One provides overload
protection with time delay. (UL states
that time delay means having a
10-second operating delay at 500
percent of fuse label rating.) The
second provides short circuit protection
similar to a single-element fuse.
Dual-element fuses are most frequently
used on motor loads.

49

Fuse Applications and Dimensions

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

A

E

G

C

D

B

Siemens Type VBII Safety Switch

Class R and H Fuses

Class R Application: Over-current and
short-circuit protection of motors and
transformers, service entrance equip­ment, feeder and branch circuits.
(General Purpose Protection)

Class R Rejection: A UL Class R fuse kit is
required that rejects lower-rated fuses
(H and K).

Ferrule Type 0-60A

Class H Fuse Dimensions

250 Volts 600 Volts

Ampere

Rating A B C D E F G A B C D E F G

0-30 2 –– –– –– 9/16 –– 1/2 5 –– –– –– 13/16 –– 17/32

35-60 3 –– –– –– 13/16 –– 21/32 5 1/2 –– –– –– 1 1/16 –– 21/32

65-100 5 7/8 –– –– –– 3/4 1/8 1 7 7/8 –– –– –– 3/4 1/8 1
110-200 7 1/8 –– –– –– 1 1/8 3/16 1 3/8 9 5/8 –– –– –– 1/8 3/16 1 3/8
225-400 8 5/8 –– –– –– 1 5/8 1/4 1 7/8 11 5/8 –– –– –– 1 5/8 1/4 1 7/8
450-600 10 3/8 –– –– –– 2 1/4 2 1/4 13 3/8 –– –– –– 2 1/42 1/4

Blade Type 61-600A

Class R Fuse Dimensions

250 Volts 600 Volts

Ampere

Rating A B C D E F G A B C D E F G

0-30 2 5/32 5/64 3/8 9/16 –– 1/2 5 3/16 3/32 5/8 13/16 –– 17/32

35-60 3 3/16 3/32 5/8 13/16 –– 21/32 5 1/2 1/4 3/32 7/8 1 1/16 –– 21/32

61-100 5 7/8 1/2 9/32 23/64 3/4 1/8 1 7 7/8 1/2 9/32 23/64 3/4 1/8 1
101/200 7 1/8 11/16 9/32 35/64 1 1/8 3/16 1 3/8 9 5/8 11/16 9/32 35/64 1 1/8 3/16 1 3/8
201-400 8 5/8 15/16 13/32 51/64 1 5/8 1/4 1 7/8 11 5/8 15/16 13/32 51/64 1 5/8 1/4 1 7/8
401-600 10 3/8 1 1/8 13/32 63/64 2 1/4 2 1/4 13 3/8 1 1/8 17/32 53/64 2 1/4 2 1/4

Class J

Application: Current limiting protection
to a wide variety of applications,
Panelboards, Switchboards, Busway
and Feeder Circuits.

A

C

1” MIN

B

J

H

G

A

K

1” MIN

B

Rejection: Its unique dimensions
prevent the substitution of another fuse

.

Class J Ferrule Type 0-60A

Class J Blade Type 61-600A

Class J Fuse Dimensions

AAmmppeerree

Rating A B C D E F G H J K

0-30 2 1/4 1/2 13/16 – – – – – – –

31-60 2 3/8 5/8 1 1/16 – – – – – – –

61-100 4 5/8 3 5/8 1 1/8 3/4 1/8 1 1/2 9/32 3/8 2 5/8
101-200 5 3/4 4 3/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 3/16 13/8 11/16 9/32 3/8 3
201-400 7 1/8 5 1/4 2 1/8 1 5/8 1/4 17/8 15/16 13/32 17/32 3 3/8

401-600 8 6 2 5/8 2 3/8 21/8 1 17/32 11/16 3 3/4

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F

E

D

C

Class L

Class T

Application: Current limiting
protection for service entrance
equipment, feeder circuits and
metering centers.

Application: It combines two highly
desirable features—a high degree of
current limition and a small physical
size. Panelboards, Switchboards and

Metering Center.
Rejection: Its unique dimensions
prevent the substitution of another
fuse.

Rejection: Its unique dimension

prevents the substitution of another

fuse

85/8

21

313/16

/32

1

27/8

45/16

5

/8

11/8
27/16

Class L Blade Type 601-800A

5

/8

8

/2

27/16

15

/16

3

/8

5

/16

5

/8

113/32

3

/4

11/8

315/32

103/4

313/16

27/8

1

/2

13/8

315/32

53/8

Class L Blade Type 801-1200A

Fuse Ratings

Class Amperes Volts Dimensions Int. Ratings I2t, Ip Circuits

H 1-600A 250 and 600V NEC 10,000A Less than General purpose

K5* 1-600A 250 and 600V Class H 100,000A I

J 1-600A 600V or less Diff. from 200,000A I2t - Low Main & feeder

RK1 1/10-600A 600V or less Class H with 200,000A I2t - Slightly>J Main & feeder

RK5 1/10-600A 600V or less Class H with 200,000A I

(time 250V or less rejection I

delay) feature

T 1-1200A 300V AC Diff. from 200,000A I

T 1-800A 600V AC Diff. from 200,000A I2t - =J Main & feeder

L 601-6000A 600V or less Bolt type 200,000A I2t - Low Main & feeder

or less AC standards – 10,000A available circuits

or less AC without rejection I

Class H I

250V or less rejection I

feature small percent)

Class H I

Class H I

2

t - RK5 up to 100A Feeder

p

- RK5 up to 100A circuits

p

- Low circuits

p

- Slightly>J circuits(motor load

2

t - >RK-1 Motor starting

p

- RK-1 currents

2

t - <J Main & feeder

p

- <J circuits

p

- =J circuits

p

- Low circuits

I

5

13/8

/8

1

/8

3

/4

3

/8

* Class K5 fuses do not prohibit the use of Class H type fuses in a switch.

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Ratings and Test Requirements

Siemens Type VBII Safety Switch

Enclosed Switch Load Ratings

The primary functions of a fusible
enclosed switch are to carry current
continuously, to provide over
current and short-circuit protection, to
be capable of disconnecting the circuit,
and to provide means for mounting
fuses. Safety switches may also have
other capabilities covered by load break
ratings (in contrast with no-load dis­connect switches), such as standard
and maximum horsepower ratings
and the ability to withstand the
maximum I2t energy let-throughs
of fuses.

All Siemens safety switches are capable
of continuously carrying their full-rated
nameplate current at rated voltage.
This capability is directly attainable
in no-fuse switches and in fusible
switches when the fuses are replaced
with copper bars, without exceeding
permissible temperature rise.

Fuses are capable of carrying their
rated current in open air. Under this
condition the fuses will not open and
will not exceed permissible tempera­ture rise. When fuses are used in a
switch or other enclosure, a higher
ambient temperature is caused by the
switch heat and fuse-generated heat.
Since fuses are thermal acting by
design, they will not carry full current
rating at higher ambient temperatures.

To assist users of fusible equipment,
UL requires each fusible switch to carry
the statement “Continuous load current
not to exceed 80% of the rating of the
fuses employed.” Good electrical
practice may require even further de­ratings depending on the type of fuse,
load, altitude and ambient temperature
of the switch location.

Load Break Ratings

All Siemens safety switches are
load break rated. The load break
rating is assigned by UL after the switch­ing unit has successfully performed the
following tests for general use enclosed
switches:

Load Break Ratings

Switch ON, OFF

Number of

Ampere Operations With Without

Rating per Minute Current Current Total

30-100 6 6000 4000 10000

200 5 6000 2000 8000
400 4 1000 5000 6000
600 3 1000 4000 5000
800 2 500 3000 3500

1200 1 500 2000 2500

Number of Operations

12X Current Rating

In addition to the required UL overload
testing, all Siemens VBII Safety Switches
have been tested at twelve times rated
current at 600V AC to assure compliance
to automotive and other heavy industry
requirements.

Horsepower Ratings

All Siemens safety switches, where
appropriate, are horsepower rated.
The assignment of such ratings is made
by UL only after the switching unit has
undergone tests to determine its accept­ability. In addition, the unit must
successfully perform on an overload
test series which includes repeated
interruption of the locked rotor current
of the motor for which it is to be rated
as follows:

Horsepower Ratings

Max HP ON/OFF Ops Number of Cycles

Rating per Minute of Operation

100 6 50
500 1 10

Number of

Most switches have two or more
ratings for a particular voltage and
current. Siemens safety switches are UL
listed for design E horsepower ratings.
With Siemens safety switches no de­rating is required in most cases.
Depending on the switch and its

application, various ratings have been
achieved. All Siemens switches include
a complete list of the ratings on the
inside of the cover.

Horsepower Rating Charts

The number and variety of horsepower
ratings that can be applied to a
switching unit makes it impractical, in
most instances, to list all such ratings
on the front of the unit. Siemens does,
however, provide this data by means of
a chart on the inside cover.

Horsepower Rating Range

UL test procedure include ratings up to
500 HP. Siemens safety switch units in
appropriate sizes have successfully
passed the locked rotor current inter­rupting test series for ratings through
500 horsepower at both 480 and 600
volts AC and through 50 horsepower
at 600 volts DC.

Maximum Horsepower Ratings

The maximum horsepower rating is
based upon the largest rating of a time
delay fuse: 1) which can be incorporat­ed in the switch and 2) which will
permit the motor to be started. Since
the fuse has extra time delay, it can
hold the starting current of a larger
motor longer than a standard fuse.

Standard Horsepower Rating

This rating is assigned to a switch after
it has successfully completed the locked
rotor test series, on the basis of the
largest standard fuse rating: 1) which
can be incorporated in the switch and

2) which will permit the motor to be
started. The standard fuse does not
have a designed time delay to allow for
motor starting currents.

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Siemens Type VBII Safety Switch

Multiple-Voltage
Horsepower Ratings

A switch may have additional standard
and maximum horse-power ratings for
different voltages. A switch that is
horsepower rated at 240V AC or 250V
DC may also have horsepower ratings
for motors on 120V AC or 125V DC
circuits.

Multipole Horsepower Ratings

A switch may have horsepower ratings
applicable to the same current and
voltage ratings but with fewer poles
if the switch is investigated and found
suitable for the assigned rating.

Short-circuit Withstandability

UL test procedures for switches and
fuses have been expanded to provide
realistic standards of performance
with respect to clearing high-level
fault currents.

These revised standards deal with the
control of destructive energy in the
shorted circuit. Two types of potential
damage are characteristic of high-level
short-circuits: mechanical and thermal.
Mechanical damage is caused by the
electromagnetic force surrounding
conductors; thermal damage is the
result of excessive current during
the fault-clearing time.

The UL fuse standard defines maximum
instantaneous peak let-through current
(lp) and maximum destructive energy
let-through (I2t) for each fuse (except
Class H). Applications of fuses and
safety switches on systems having
more than 10,000A are available.
Short circuits require selections of
the proper UL-listed fuses and switches
capable of withstanding I2t let­throughs. See chart below for with­stand ratings on Siemens switches.

I2t Rated

Suitability tests for service with Class
H, R, J, L and T fuses have been
conducted. Representative switches
with test fuses connected in series
with each switch were subjected to
I2t let-through values in excess of
the capacities of the largest fuses
acceptable by the switches.

To pass the test, the switch must
remain operable after being
closed into a high-amp available
short-circuit current. The test fuse
is sized so that higher levels of
let-through current and energy will
be reached than would ever occur
during normal usage in the field.
See the chart below for I2t ratings
on Siemens switches.

Short-circuit Withstand Ratings

Fuse Rating Fuse Class General Duty Heavy Duty

Fusible Plug 10,000 –

Non-Fusible ➀ H or circuit breaker 10,000 10,000

➀ With fuses or circuit breaker in series with switch. Fuse or circuit breaker ampere rating cannot exceed switch ampere rating.
➁ 60A compact switches are rated 100,000 with 60A max.

Class J or R fuses in series with switch.

H or circuit breaker 10,000 10,000

K 10,000 10,000

J 100,000 200,000
R 100,000 200,000
T 100,000 200,000
L –– 200,000

K 10,000 10,000

J 100,000 200,000
R 100,000 200,000
L –– 200,000

Short Circuit Rating (RMS Symmetrical Amperes)

➁
➁

I2t and Ip Ratings

Switch

Rating I

Ampere (Amp2 x sec.) (Amps)

30 50,000 14,000

60 200,000 26,000
100 500,000 32,000
200 2,000,000 50,000
400 6,000,000 75,000
600 12,000,000 100,000
800 10,000,000 80,000

1200 15,000,000 120,000

2

t Rating Ip Rating

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Siemens Type VBII Safety Switch

Suggested Specifications

A. GENERAL

1. TYPE

1.1. Switches shall be furnished as shown on the drawings and
shall be of the type described and
specified herein.

2. STANDARDS
Switches shall comply with the following standards:

2.1 UL 98—Enclosed and Dead Front Switches

2.2 NEMA KS 1—Enclosed Switches

3. SUBMITTAL

3.1 Provide outline drawings with dimensions, conduit entry /
exit locations, cable terminal sizes and equipment ratings for
voltage, amperage, horsepower and short-circuit. They also
must include replacement parts and accessories

B. PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

1. Switch Mechanism/Handle

1.1 Switch operating mechanism shall be nonteasible, positive,
quick-make, quick-break such that during normal operation of
the switch, the operation of the contacts shall not be capable of
being restrained by the operating handle after the closing or
opening action of the contacts has started.

1.7 All Heavy Duty switches (Type 1, 3R, 4/4X stainless steel,
4X non-metallic, 12) shall have a dual-cover interlock
mechanism to prevent unintentional opening of the switch
cover when the switch is ON and prevent turning the switch ON
when the cover is open. The cover interlock mechanism shall
have an externally operated override but the override shall not
permanently disable the interlock mechanism. The tool used to
override the cover interlock mechanism shall not be required to
enter the enclosure in order to override the interlock.

1.8 30-200A 4X stainless steel switches shall have stainless
steel interior parts as standard.

1.9 All switches shall have provisions to accept up to three
5/16 inches hasp padlocks to lock the operating handle in the
OFF position.

2. SWITCH INTERIOR

2.1 All switches shall have switch blades that are visible when
the switch is OFF and the cover is open. (Type 1, 3R, 4/4X
stainless steel, 4X non-metallic, 12).

2.2 Lugs shall be front removable and UL-listed for
60°C or 75°C conductors (30-100A), 75°C conductors (200­1200A) aluminum or copper conductors. Except for 30A
General Duty line and load lugs shall be removable with no
need to remove line shields and arc suppressors.

2.3 30-100A Heavy Duty switches shall be capable of
accepting field installed fuse puller kits.

1.2 The operating handle shall be an integral part of the box
and not of the cover.

1.3 The handle position, combined with large ON and OFF
lettering on the nameplate, shall clearly indicate the switch
position.

1.4 The operating handle must be made of steel, with no
plastic parts other than the handle grip.

1.5 The operating handle shall be provided with a highly visible
red plastic grip and must allow for hook stick operation.

1.6 The operating mechanism must be made of steel, with no
plastic parts.

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2.4 Optional copper body and crimp type lugs are to be UL
approved for field installation in Heavy Duty 30-1200A ratings.

2.5 Heavy Duty Switches all shall have all-copper current
carrying parts other than standard aluminum alloy lugs.

2.6 All current-carrying parts shall be plated to resist corrosion.

2.7 Heavy Duty switches shall have provisions for field
installable auxiliary switches. There also must be low current
PLC type auxiliary interlock available for 30-200A switches.

2.8 All Heavy Duty switches shall have spring reinforced fuse
clips.

Siemens Type VBII Safety Switch

Suggested Specifications Continued

3. SWITCH ENCLOSURES

3.1 Switch covers shall be attached with pin-type hinges.
Except for outdoor General Duty 30A switches, top-hinged
doors are not acceptable.

3.2 Enclosures for Type 3R switches through 200A shall have
provisions for interchangeable bolt-on hubs in the top endwall.
Hubs shall be Siemens Type HS or HA hubs sized as indicated
on the plans.

3.3 Switches shall have wire-bending space and lug capacity
for one size larger Al/Cu wire than NEC and UL minimum
requirements.

3.4 The enclosure shall be finished with [gray baked polyester
paint which is electrodeposited on cleaned, phosphate pre­treated steel (Type 1)], [gray baked polyester paint which is
electrodeposited on cleaned, phosphate pre-treated galvanized
steel (Type 3R & 12)], [a brush finish on type 304 stainless steel
(Type 4/4X stainless steel)].

3.5 All Heavy Duty switch enclosures shall have a formed front
flange to provide additional strength and rigidity.

3.6 Tangential knockouts shall be provided for switches rated
30-600A in Type 1 and 3R enclosures where permitted.

3.7 Cover latching means for Type 4/4X & 12 rated through
1200A shall be quick-release, lift-lever type.

4. SWITCH RATINGS

4.1 All switches shall be UL-listed.

4.2 30-200A Heavy Duty switches shall also be horsepower
rated for AC and/or DC as indicated on the plans.

4.3 Switches shall be horsepower rated for design E motors on
internal labeling.

4.4 The Heavy Duty switch UL-listed short-circuit current rating
shall be: [10,000 RMS symmetrical amperes when used with
orprotected by Class H or K fuses (30-600 amperes)]
[200,000 RMS symmetrical amperes when used with or
protected by Class R or Class J fuses (30-600 ampere switches
employing appropriate fuse rejection schemes)]. [200,000 RMS
symmetrical amperes when used with or protected by Class L
fuses (800-1200 amperes)].

4.5 All switches intended for service entrance shall be UL
approved for this application.

4.6 All Heavy Duty switches shall be I2t rated.

C. APPROVED MANUFACTURERS

1.1 Switches shall be manufactured by Siemens (no equal) or
approved equal.

3.8 Type 12 enclosures shall be dual rated as Type 3S to allow
their use in outdoor applications.

3.9 Cover viewing window shall be an available option on 30­400A NEMA 12 and 4/4X stainless steel switches. The window
must allow viewing of both visible blades when the switch is
OFF and viewing of indicating fuses in 30-200A ratings.

3.10 All Heavy Duty switches shall have metal nameplates,
except for non-metallic switches, which must
have plastic nameplates.

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Type VBII Safety Switch Catalog Numbering System

H F 3 6 4 N R CU

Switch Type

L = General Duty

10k AIC Max.
(Plug Fused
& 60A Max
Non-Fused)

G = General Duty
H = Heavy Duty
DT = Double Throw
DTG = General Duty DT

Fused or Non-Fused

F = Fused
NF = Non-Fused

Number of Poles

1 =1
2 =2
3 =3
4 =4
6 =6

Voltage

1 = 120V or 120/240V
2 = 240V
6 = 600V

Special Applications With:

CH = Crouse Hines Receptacle
CJ = Factory J Fuse Spacings
CR = Class R Clips Installed
CU = Factory Installed Copper

Wire Grips

G = Factory Installed Ground Bar
H = Height or Size Reduced
L = Oversized Enclosure
PN = Pyle National Receptacle
W = Viewing Window

Enclosure Type

Omit = Type 1, Indoor
R = Type 3R, Outdoor
S = Type 4/4X, Stainless Steel
J = Type 12, Industrial
X = Type 4/4X, Non-metallic
XL = Type 4/4X, Non-metallic less lugs

With or Without Neutral

Omit = Less Neutral
N = With Neutral

Amperes

1 = 30A
2 = 60A
3 = 100A
4 = 200A

5 = 400A
6 = 600A
7 = 800A
8 = 1200A

Accessories Catalog Numbering System

Switch Type

H = Heavy Duty
G = General Duty

Accessory Type

A1 = Auxiliary Switch 1/NO & 1/NC
A2 = Auxiliary Switch 2/NO & 2/NC
A3 = Auxiliary Switch Low Current
CL = Compression Lug Barrier/

Mounting Kit

G = Ground Lug Kit
G2 = Insulated Ground Lug Kit

Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.

3333 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30005

1-800-964-4114

[email protected]

www.sea.siemens.com/power

LC = Copper Lug Kit
N = Neutral
N2 = 200% Neutral
P = Fuse Puller Kit
R = Class R - Fuse Clip Kit
T = Class T - Fuse Kit

H N 6 4

Amperes

1 = 30A
2 = 60A
12 = 30/60A
3 = 100A
23 = 60/100A
123 = 30/60/100A
1234 = 30/60/100/200A

Maximum Voltage

2 = 240V Max
6 = 600V Max

4 = 200A
5 = 400A
56 = 400/600A
5678 = 400/600/

800/1200A

6 = 600A
78 = 800/1200A

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Siemens is a registered trademark of Siemens AG. Product names mentioned may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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